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Grateful Dead June 21, 1976
Tower Theater Upper Darby, PA | Listen on archive
9
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Really silky smooth Franklins. Just like the rest of the June '76 Help > Slipknot > Franklins is HOT.
8
Scarlet Begonias
So many great stand-alone Scarlets in '76, but this one, from the Download Series Vol. 4, deserves a mention.
3
Dancin' in the Streets
Meaty and funky but the real star of this version may be the amazing jam from Dancin into Wharf Rat some killer stuff and the crowd goes crazy!
2
Mama Tried
Airplay perfect. Seems like they wanted to pick up the pace a bit and this one is just fine and dandy.
3
The Music Never Stopped
Short set opener, but if there's one where Donna saves it all with breathy ahhhs and mmmms, it's this one. Gentle whispers around 03:30.
2
Supplication
Actually the first time I hear this song, not that long, but nice playing, clean sound and a dreamy jamming.
2
Playin' In The Band
Not on the list? Great psychedelic jammin' in the middle of this 23 minutes version.
5
Candyman
From Garcia's cheeky intro on, this graceful cabochon throws a faint, warm light. 1976 elegance w/a sick, raw spider web guitar break.
1
It Must Have Been The Roses
If it wasn't for some audio glitches, this would be one of the top versions of this song. Keith and Donna are both outstanding on this one.
1
The Wheel
Wow. Opens the 2nd set in the best year of the Wheel... Donna was awesome! This tune was hers in '76....
1
Row Jimmy
Intense and electrifying, highlighted perhaps by Jerry’s vocal performance. Another amazing June ’76 Row Jimmy.