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Beat it on Down The Line
Sept. 3, 1972
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

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.
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Cryptical Envelopment
Nov. 11, 1970
49th Street Rock Palace

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.
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The Other One
Nov. 11, 1970
49th Street Rock Palace

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.
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Drums
Nov. 11, 1970
49th Street Rock Palace

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.
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Uncle John's Band
July 11, 1970
Fillmore East

“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
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Jerry just soars. Just a real special moment from them as the band is completely interlocked and Jerry sees this as an opportunity to let loose and chart out new ideas. Lovely guitar lines that demand authority and turns the melody on its head. Lovely version. Rider is particularly inspired, very honest rendition.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

This was my go to Playin’ for a really long time. Incredible electric fusion that alters your brain chemistry and zaps your entire nervous system. I need to revisit 8/6 but I had always preferred this night. Incredible showcase of Weather Report and Herbie Hancockesque jamming.
Playin' In The Band
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Like being stuck under cosmic ooze. Jerry is possessed, channeling spirts of old to help him traverse these different dimensions, pushing the boundaries of human exploration. Check out Keith at the very end.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Woahhhhhh. I didn’t even realize this show had a China>Rider. A little slow but I don’t mind. Has a deep groove that’s truly unmatched and reaches incredible interstellar heights with time and patience. Meditative version. A place where stars shine the brightest. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite Europe 72 shows.
Big River
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

SMOKING. Check out Bobby laying it down during Keith’s solo. The energy is impalpable. Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream. It is not dying.
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