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Wharf Rat
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

Whoa, I can't believe this hasn't been submitted. Great vocal and four minutes of sublime outro solo. Check it out!
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Clementine
Aug. 13, 1968
Pacific Recording

The studio jam version from the expanded Aoxomoxoa release
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Big Boss Man
Aug. 14, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

just listen to Jerry and Phil. twang city in the intro, perfect Pig vocal
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Casey Jones
Aug. 15, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

Phil is high in the mix. One of the best '71 versions, I believe.
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Me and My Uncle
May 30, 1971
Winterland Arena

Another fine 71 effort with very good sound and Phil high in the mix
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Comments

High Time
July 16, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Can be procured with Dave's Picks 2016 Bonus Disc. Or listen to the terrific matrix on the archive. I really like the PITB at this show -- very laid back compared to some. But, back to High Time. Terrific vocals and Keith adds some minimalist touches that punctuate the proceedings. Should be higher, methinks.
Around and Around
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

According to the JG official site, he started playing Wolf on 9/5/73, so I believe you are correct, sir.
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Not for the Donna-critical. Instrumentation-wise, this continues the jazzy direction the summer had taken. I found myself listening to Billy a lot during the jam. Very nice.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

I was into fusion in 1974. My main band was Weather Report. It seems that the Dead were listening to what was happening in this world. Keith must have been listening to Herbie and Zawinul. One of my favorite drummers is Jack DeJohnette. At times on this PITB I almost think I'm listening to him and not Billy. This jam is easily as good as any jazz fusion being played in 1974.
Sugar Magnolia
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Caught up in sunlight. This is it, folks. The ONE. The vocals on this entire concert are excellent, which helps put it into the top third (at least!) of the tour. Add incredible recording/mix and the inventiveness. Wah-wah madness at the end.
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