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Big River
April 26, 1977
Capitol Theater

Blazing hot. Don't be put off by the AUD quality. Strap on the headphones and go. Brilliant.
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Cassidy
May 7, 1981
Tomorrow Coast To Coast with Tom Synder

Rounding out the 4-song acoustic set on "the Tomorrow Show". Here's the awesome video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chADQBmosEQ - enjoy it Heads!
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On The Road Again
May 7, 1981
Tomorrow Coast To Coast with Tom Synder

Sweet little number live and in color on the Tomorrow Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chADQBmosEQ
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El Paso
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

This EP is 'just exactly perfect'. Jerry's curlicue soloing over tight ensemble playing in a dramatic rising arc.
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Me and My Uncle
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Bobby puts on the snarling spiteful chaw and the band is lightning tight. The banter after is fun too.

Comments

Dark Star
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

Everything you want in a Dark Star. Crystal clear, beautiful recording, lucid idea after lucid idea, a bit of chaos, a bit of light, a touch of the manic, introspective whispering, unity with the universal, a secret, sacred wave... I could go on, but just give it a listen.
Mountains of the Moon
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

Gosh it's a beauty. And I can't believe I hadn't rated this one before. There just aren't that many recordings of this beautiful song, and it makes for such a special treat when it pops up. Jerry's vox is perfect in this clean recording and Tom C. noodling behind him is the perfect compliment.
Cosmic Charlie
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

High-paced, bubbling, and full of giggles, just like that Charlie they're poking a little fun at... until they fry him on an electric fence with some high-voltage shredding.
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.