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Grateful Dead Sept. 18, 1974

Parc des Expositions Dijon, | Listen on archive

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96
Uncle John's Band
Amazing jammed out show opener
48
Playin' In The Band
The nastiest '74 psychedelic jazzy funkyness. Dirty Harry's worst nightmare.
31
To Lay Me Down
So very sweet and tender.
45
Friend of the Devil
1st time played since 1972...
25
Black Throated Wind
Perfect combo of Bobby's voice and Jerry's guitar
10
The Race Is On
This version reins supreme. Keith lays down a killer solo.
23
Scarlet Begonias
A great standalone version. Really nice jamming
25
Row Jimmy
Long, wonderful soloing
38
Eyes Of The World
Jerry has some very melodic and swinging solos during the verses
25
Caution
Sweet fusion-style Caution jam with major hints of MLB. Builds to a fiery Garcia climax!!
10
Johnny B. Goode
Nice groove by the best swing band I know!
14
China Doll
Sweet gossamer comedown nicely after the angular intensity of Eyes. Jerry's voice is smooth and lovely.
9
Loose Lucy
Short jam, Stars & Stripes, then loose & funky Lucy
18
He's Gone
Featured on the grateful dead hour long ago, this version was instantly my Fav. PHIL!
16
Jack Straw
One of my favorite versions.
5
Drums
Hell yes!
22
Pretty Peggy O
VERY laid back version with subdued guitar work letting Keith and Phil shine through.Not sure I've heard another like this.
2
Brokedown Palace
This is a soundcheck! So heartfelt
4
Mexicali Blues
Short but sweet jam from Jerry.
5
Me and My Uncle
Super polished, tightly crispy.....
2
Space
Listen to your favorite guitarist soundcheck scales - I did - 3 times so far.
4
Beat it on Down The Line
Jerry's drop into the solo is one of the grooviest goddamn things I've ever heard.
4
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Merci et bonne nuit a tous
4
Big River
Real nice version from a top notch 74 show. Very energetic