We need a Winterland version, don't we?

Jerry rips; classic summer 71

A laid back one. Phil's bass and Billy in the groove.

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

The glass is not half empty, it is half full. We should be thankful that the Lee's did such a good job of capturing this wonderful show. This is sort of a crazy DS. I mean, didn't they already do Attics in the first set, then there's this sort of proto-Magnolia thing, followed by abruptly lurching into China Cat. There's something very strange about Port Chester; if I were some New Age dude I'd be spouting off about vortices or something, but this place often brought out not just the best, but the unusual with the Dead.

This may also be the longest.

I'm not sure if I'd be ecstatic around the middle of this beast with a head full of acid; it's scary enough without. But what I find interesting is just after, when they become an avant-garde jazz band. It's on the verge of incoherence but still swinging. Whew! What a workout for Billy! Then about 3/4 the way through it calms down and we're back from our intergalactic excursion and Keith decides to take us into an entirely new jazz vibe. JG and BW step back. Then Bobby can't help joining in. Did JG have to go pee? He's back at the 35 min mark with some very tasty licks. You know, I am not a fan of really long OO's, PITB's, and DS's unless they do something special. This is special.

You're kidding, right? The vocals are not very good (especially once Donna starts her thing) and Jerry makes some real blunders lyric-wise. Listen to 12/11/72 and tell me this one beats it out for a really good 1972 version.

This is a very good show, and this stands out for sure. At least 8 heady ones here for me.