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Ship of Fools
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Glorious harmonies, tight ensemble playing, and warm, emotive vocals from Jerry. Great version.
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Good Lovin'
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Kicks off one of the great 2nd sets of all time - surprised it isn't here. Donna and Jerry belting out the backing vocals is special.
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Space
Nov. 8, 1969
Fillmore West

FEEDBACK - not Space proper, but the only place for this symphony of noise closing out one of the best 2nd sets of all time.
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The Other One
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

Am I taking crazy pills, but it's not here yet? It's mostly jam, only the first verse, and wildly emotional - could have been the last one ever, too.
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Looks Like Rain
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Don't miss this treat by selecting only the famous May shows! Bobby/Donna are in rare perfection here. Perfect harmonies and sweet vox.

Comments

Black Throated Wind
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

This starts so calm and sane and soulful, then does that ramping-up thing and becomes a manic hurtling 18-wheeler. '72 may be the best year for BTW and this one is right up there with 'em.
Drums
Jan. 24, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Admit it Glyn... that was you yelling all over the end of this, wasn't it? ;^)
The Other One
Feb. 28, 1969
Fillmore West

The Dead invented hard rock. There it is. This is when they were at their most dangerous, their most 'hide the kids' threatening to the squares. This version shoots you out of the cannon and blows you to a million pieces, before landing back safely at the beautiful Cryptical to follow: Jagged and heavy peaks, scary circles within circles and loops and fractal roller coasters where you're either on the bus or under it. Those who know don't always say, and those who say don't always know....
Promised Land
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Video link please? They all seem to have been removed.
Samson and Delilah
April 26, 1977
Capitol Theater

Swagger and strut. Bobby just owns the vocals, plus what's been said here already about Keith, who's just brilliant throughout this underrated show.