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Grateful Dead May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum London, UK | Listen on archive
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Wharf Rat
UJB>Jam>Wharf Rat>Dark Star. The Wharf Rat comes out of a soft, full, thoughtful space - a detour on the journey to the Star.
9
Me and Bobby McGee
Crisp and sweet as always, but it's Jerry's fills that really make this version.
10
Black Throated Wind
My "Go-To" Version. Surprised this wasn't already on HV. Jerry's leads are very bluesy and soulful. Really convey the meaning of the song
9
Feelin' Groovy Jam
The ultimate.... last dark star of europe '72. Starts with Keith taking the lead after bass & drum solo. Bob jumps in and finally Jerry. Epic,
11
Comes A Time
Solid,well sung, nice little solo, and it is so sweet after the huge UJB>Wharf Rat>DS>Sugar Mag that comes before it. It just fits in so well.
4
Chinatown Shuffle
Rip-roarin' version. The 2nd set perks up quite a bit after a sleepy 1st. Pig was still on.
6
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
From blisteringly hot, into a sweet-and-light outro > OMSN, turning on a dime. Great fun.
3
Tennessee Jed
Planting the Flag of Civilization on this tight scorcher. New from factory - Inspector #9. Under penalty of law, this tag may not be YEAH GARCIA!
1
El Paso
For a song with less diversity from one version to the next, this one is better than most, and rare coming so late in the show...