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Mister Charlie
Dec. 4, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

The blues is strong here, Jerry's solo is truly incredible. Keith laying it down with Pigpen in the Garden rapping up a storm. One of the best.
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Playin' In The Band
Nov. 23, 1978
Capital Centre

The band tries to catch Jerry and wolf as they’re seemingly on the loose. Traversing through snowy mountaintops. A wonderful journey.
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Good Lovin'
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Brent’s organ takes this to another level. I’m partial towards the Pigpen Version, but this shines in its own ways. Lovely phrasing from Jerry as well
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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Shocked to not see this here yet. Absolute scorcher from a really great show. Jerry’s tone cuts through like a scorching hot knife. Skin your wife.
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Drums
Aug. 12, 1972
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

Coming out of He's Gone. Billy goes ham, hitting the drums like a machine gun.

Comments

Cumberland Blues
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Hypersonic electric jugband blues jamming times a thousand. Billy right on top of the beat pushing the band to its limits, and Phil’s really shows his metaphorical upright bass chops here, playing a thumping rhythm that’s truly infectious. Jerry is cutting some grass showing his acid infused banjo bluegrass lines that cascade so thoroughly and clearly, that it really makes you jump out of your chair and have your jaw dropped for a good 5 or so minutes. June 74 is one of those rare months in Grateful Dead history that shines through in the over 2000 shows they’ve played. Another massive peak in their mountain range of shows throughout the year. I wish there was a seastones submission, because this would be near the top.
Greatest Story Ever Told
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Really fun version, very loose and squiggly that even has Bobby chuckling during the middle of one of his verses. This was like riding on a cloud going multiple different directions at once. Somewhere between the state of solid and liquid.
Playin' In The Band
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

One of the most intense of the tour, Jerry uses his feedback to create this cosmic haunting wailing that reaches to the absolute edge of our universe. Ultraviolet high octane magic carpet ride that takes you through really esoteric landscapes. Stunning version.
Tennessee Jed
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Jerry’s phrasing is really putting a smile on my face this morning. He sidewinds through multiple different melodies during his solo’s that keep me utterly engaged. When Tennessee Jed is good, it’s GOOD. Great Europe 72 mojo.
Wharf Rat
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Great version. My favorites of the tour are 5/25/72, and 4/24/72 coming seamlessly out of Dark Star. The music comes alive here and possesses the band and shows the audience the power and beauty of how this beautiful tune can sound especially such a treacherous journey through The Other One. The performance before this was the life of August West, and here you hear him reflect on it. The way the band is able to create their own stories, is unlike any other.