Jerry’s solo is off the walls crazy. A train going top speed and I promise that train won’t slow down! Great energy here overall.

As Jerry shouts, “You know he had to die.” BANG! A massive gunshot right on rhythm. Great reprise with great drum work from Billy and Mickey.

Jerry takes off and soars. Gets really heavy, and out there FAST. Experimental passages and new themes explored. This is what the Dead do best.

Billy and Mickey flowing in and out of the main TOO rhythms. They’re both putting each other to the test as they really get deep in this one.

“At this risk of being repetitious we’re going to do another song in the key of G.”-Bob Weir. This version is quite sweet. Patchy audio, great version

Also lots of imagery of being around a Native powwow circle with the shaman playing the flute to protect and ward off evil entities.

The cut is insanely brutal. I think if this did not have the cut right at the beginning this would be more regarded as one of the best of all time. What we do have is one of the most psychedelic and twist your subconscious swirling versions of all time. A demented lysergic carnival ride that shows the bands true free wheeling San Fransico energy on full display. Listen to the vocal interplay between the boys and Pigpen which is one of the coolest moments of their career. The guitar playing of Jerry is twisted and sends the listener spiraling down a whirlpool of chaotic energy. This right here is the reason why these guys were the kings of their scene. reminds me of Cream and Black Sabbath in terms of the heaviness and the way they jam this out. Absolutely a must listen even with the cut.

Like burning white sage and cleansing evil entities from your mind, body, and soul. Smoking doesn’t even begin to describe it. A spiritual exercise that its own musical rosary, guarantees a cleansing. The ending jam goes from acid psych rock to inter dimensional blues really fast. The duel between Jerry and the rhythm devils will have you grinning ear to ear for days.

This one really moved me, groovy, powerful, and spiritual. Sailing into uncharted sea’s with endless optimism for the journey ahead. Beautiful stuff.

Check out Bobby, high in the mix(as he should be) and laying down some beautiful chords that take this version from an average part of the set to an utterly sweet and tender rendition that leaves you smiling the whole way through.