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Grateful Dead May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall Rotterdam, | Listen on archive
31
Two Souls in Communion
I think all the Europe72 versions are stellar but this is my favorite but 5-10 is a better source
27
Playin' In The Band
Sometimes shorter is better. At around 10 mins. this beauty from E'72 packs the jazz, jam, passion. Like a more intense version of the one on ACE!
18
Deal
One knows from Jerry's opening vocals "cost a lot to win" sung with extra twang, that it's gonna be rockin' with that good county, funky vibe.
17
Black Throated Wind
Great fills from Keith in this one. Jerry tackles the descending final guitar notes beautifully as well
10
Sugaree
Laid back version! I know: It's not the headiness of 1977, but it's a fine representation of the song in its earlier stages!
13
Mexicali Blues
It sounds like the boys gave a little extra on these "American" songs for their European fans.
14
Beat it on Down The Line
From an all-around great show (the extra accent in the count-in must have caused some smiles)
8
Brown Eyed Women
I know this song was played every night durin E72, but this one is certainly worthy. Love Bob's work on this one.
8
Drums
Sweet drums workout is part of one of the hottest longest dark stars of all time Spacey Heady stuff