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Around and Around
July 1, 1978
Arrowhead Stadium

A blistering version that goes on and on as well as aound and around! Estimated>TOO>Wharf Rat>Around and Around seemless!
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Deal
Dec. 12, 1973
Omni Coliseum

In a week of very good Deals, this one struts its stuff. Fine and full of fun, listen to Jerry shine.
3
How Long Blues
July 12, 1970
Fillmore East

You need the Sir Mick source on IA as some of the shows seem to be the night before. Muddy sound but a good version of the few times this song was pla
2
Monkey and the Engineer
June 4, 1970
Fillmore West

Happy sing-along start to Thursday night mellowness at the Winterland.
3
Deal
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

IMO you can always tell the headiness of a show by how much love and care and attention goes into songs like Deal &This is one is right on point

Comments

The Eleven
March 17, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Great Hour and a half of psychedelic joy from the boys.
Caution
March 17, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

It's available as Download Series, Volume 6. The New Potato caboose>China Cat>Eleven>Caution. Super super playing.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 28, 1970
Legion Stadium

Very different intro as well. Still, very much worth the listening.
Deep Elem Blues
Dec. 28, 1970
Legion Stadium

Sooo good. Just love this bouncy blues.
Smokestack Lightnin'
Dec. 28, 1970
Legion Stadium

The Dead were many things to many people and here they are a shit hot Blues band, Pigpen wailing and blowing some of his most anguished blues ever. This whole show is a bit overlooked.