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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Dec. 1, 1971
Boston Music Hall

I've commented earlier on the NFA portion of this sandy, but this GDTRFB is a considerably meaty portion as well! Very hot ish
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You Win Again
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

Jerry is a sugary sweet beverage on a hot day in this one. Super, super smooth
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Super mellow transition from Scarlet to Fire
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Black Throated Wind
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Great fills from Keith in this one. Jerry tackles the descending final guitar notes beautifully as well
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Loose Lucy
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Jerry and Keith trade some slinky solos in this gem
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Playin' In The Band
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

I'm with Grendel on this one. I've tried this many times over the years - even bought the record store day release. There are indeed 2 solid portions over this marathon, both towards the back end where Keith steps in and provides some direction. But overall, it is pretty aimless and lacks the cohesion of all members unified together that make for a great jam. This seems more a novelty for its length. Some great parts, but unfortunately they don't overshadow the individualistic wandering that it takes to get there. I'll keep trying this one though...
Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

Usually a filler tune to me, but this one has frantic energy. Tune sounds like its shot out of a cannon.
Hurts Me Too
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

My god, Jerry's leads... So clean, deep blues approach - sounds like he's channeling prime era Clapton. This deserves more dap
Viola Lee Blues
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

Spun again for the first time in a long time. Still top-game Viola. It's not just the frantic energy channeled into a thrilling peak - for me on this listen, it's Lesh about half way through accelerating the beat 2x as fast and the WHOLE band stepping up to follow. This is crazy good
Big River
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

This one cooks and Jerry takes near surfer-style licks during the piano solo. Band was rested and ready to burn it down this night!
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