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Grateful Dead Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall Oklahoma City, OK | Listen on archive
21
Bird Song
The '72 vintages are so silky smooth and this one is no exception. Jerry's vocals aren't prone to the frog-croaks of later years.This glides on wings.
87
Playin' In The Band
Got half an hour to kill? Lose yourself in one of the greatest, mind-blowing, spacious, jamming, jazzy, monster PITB's in history.
20
Wharf Rat
Excellent! Nice extended jam at end. Phils sounds like he is playing lead guitar with his bass.
10
Cumberland Blues
Another blazing version from a prime Cumberland year. Doesn't quite match 11/17, but is still oh so fine.
7
Box of Rain
Having held "sing something Phil" banners, I always had a soft spot for BoR. This one is tightly played and powerfuly sung. Good stuff!
3
Big Railroad Blues
Turns on a dime from the cerebral extended PiTB jam into a coal-burnin' tight jam with force and power. Hot stuff showing off their limitless range.
4
Me and Bobby McGee
Not everyone's favorite song, but I love it. This is an uptempo, airplay-tight, and beautifully sung version. Faster than most.
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Kind of shocked so many songs from this show hadn't been nominated...top-notch '72 IMO, and this China>Rider is no exception...
2
Ramble On Rose
I tend to prefer these earlier versions when it was bouncy and didn't overstay its welcome...