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Big Boss Man
May 30, 1971
Winterland Arena

We need a Winterland version, don't we?
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Cumberland Blues
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Jerry rips; classic summer 71
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Sugaree
Aug. 5, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

A laid back one. Phil's bass and Billy in the groove.
6
Passenger
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Everyone is on for this one. Great vocals, even by Donna. Why isn't this getting any love?

Comments

Dark Star
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

The sort of Dark Star to listen to just before bedtime -- this one is a lullaby. As others have noted, they seem to be in a telepathic dream state. Was this enough for Dick to call 2/15 one of the top 10 shows of the year? For this listerner, this DS is top 5. The mellow vibe carries into Eyes. This is the Dead at the top of their game.
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 21, 1973
Assembly Hall, University Of Illinois

Yes, the mellow approach suits me. Dick said this entire second set was great. In fact here's what he said about the 21st and 22nd: "The second sets from both nights are fucking fantastic!!! It simply doen't get any better or anywhere close, for that matter, until 9/8/73." So it's sort of weird that all the folks who say that 1973 is their favorite year haven't weighed in on them here.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Okay, I'll out myself as a student at SU back then. A rainy day standing in line. Some got their foreheads stamped at the door: DEAD read the stamp. I was not tripping that night (although many were), but we were all very, very stoned. For the record, I was NOT one of the folks on the floor who damaged the court. This show really started to get wild around Here Comes Sunshine. Which means this China-Rider is way better than the vote indicates.
Here Comes Sunshine
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

A very nice first rendtion. I like JG's solo on this. Wish they could have played it a bit longer!
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Back when you could do so, I nabbed this show off the archive and burned a copy, since I had been at this one. I dusted it off (literally) and threw it into the CD player today and was surprised at how really, really good this version is. Folks who like PITB need to hear this and decide.
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