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Candyman
May 14, 1970
Merramec Community College

Almost a prayer. Stripped down, pure, harmonized and beautiful. Fans of the acoustic Candyman shouldn't pass this one by.
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Don't Ease Me In
May 14, 1970
Merramec Community College

Sweet and solid show opener. A pure expression of the peak '70 year sound. Strap in and enjoy the show....
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Sawmill
May 7, 1970
DuPont Gym - MIT

Yeehaw, but that's a sweet rare tune. Put Sawmill next to Slewfoot for gems from the era. Awesome stuff.
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Uncle John's Band
May 7, 1970
DuPont Gym - MIT

An acoustic lovely. I think DG is there on backup. It's rough-hewn, like just a couple offriends jamming on the verge of the bad crazy 1970s.
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Uncle John's Band
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

Acoustic wow factor, with beautiful harmonies. Unfortunate gap towards the end, but worth it still.
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Comments

The Other One
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

This is the Danger Dead and it doesn't ask politely. It's hold on tight and hang on man, because this one left some casualties behind. Phil pushes everyone ever upwards and Jerry has that buzz-saw tone, leaving smoking craters behind him with every note. It's lightning fast, jaw-grinding, white-knuckle territory. The ensemble mind at this level of energy is just incredible. And agreed. MORE primal '69 Dead here please!
High Time
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

Feels like a feather bed, its so gentle, comfy, and warm. And coming out of soul-blistering TOO, this probably felt like a soft landing for everyone. This version shows off just how peak '70 is for vocals, along with the whole show ranging across country, blooze, gospel, hard rock, and strong acid shivers.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

Boomy or not, Phil's contribution to this makes it special. He bips and bops under Jerry's solo transitioning out of LL and the whole band kicks up the dust and comes together for a great ride. The jagged odd-meter of LL>S and the sparkly angular tweak that Bobby brings make this a white-knuckler that you've got to just hang on and let ride. I think this show is relatively underappreciated next to others in this run... give it a go and you will not be disappointed.
Cassidy
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

I think this could be rated much much higher if people would give it a chance. There are a lot to choose from 'natch, but Jerry is shredding, and it doesn't feel slower at all. The harmonies, the tight orchestration, the beautiful words and Bobby and Donna sweetness give this one a turn-on-a-dime Neil-at-the-wheel feeling like dozing off in the safety of home-on-the-road, and love, and racing through the empty miles in that Cadillac.
Ramble On Rose
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

The rowdy crowd fills out the AUD nicely, and this Ramble on Rose is high energy to match.
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