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Grateful Dead May 2, 1970

Harpur College Binghamton, NY | Listen on archive

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63
Cumberland Blues
Another classic acoustic version
102
Viola Lee Blues
Unbelievably powerful version during an unbelievable concert.
182
The Other One
Garcia's guitar tone here is pure liquid magic
98
Dancin' in the Streets
Another great tune from the legendary Harpur College show. Includes a really great tighten up jam.
26
St. Stephen
Well executed, great sound, and the jam out of this one golden...
86
Uncle John's Band
Awesome acoustic version
46
Morning Dew
Beautiful, just beautiful...I guess most of them are...wait for the note at the peak...
70
Good Lovin'
Outrageously fast and full of power, this is possibly the best ever
35
It's A Man's World
hot, Hot, HOT!!!
57
Dire Wolf
Killer acoustic version
42
Deep Elem Blues
Jerry's voice just exactly bluesy perfect...groovy & slow acoustic cadence & the boys harmonizing sweetly on the chrouses. Outstanding early version
65
I Know You Rider
DP 8 Acoustic Heaven
83
Black Peter
How is this not here? Came to vote for it, because I was sure it had to be at the top, and it wasn't here at all. Wow. Acoustic and gut wrenching .
62
Friend of the Devil
Not to be missed. From one of the top 4 or 5 best Dead shows ever!
53
Cryptical Envelopment
The Cryptical Reprise is a beast, this whole show could be nominated, Dick’s Picks Vol. 8, listen again and vote.
33
Cold Jordan
Can believe this one isn't already here! A beautiful version from one of the top five shows ever played.
42
Don't Ease Me In
Opener for a legendary show. A great acoustic version.
22
Beat it on Down The Line
Great acoustic version, when the song was still fresh and you can hear the Binghamton crowd react when Bob starts singing
22
Candyman
A short sweet Candyman into the headiest Cumberland Blues of all time
12
Casey Jones
No fuckin way this isnt listed. Its crisp as can be and amongst a pure epic set!
3
Big Railroad Blues
Crisp clean and real bluesy, just seems like the ideal railroad in my mind
1
Cold Rain and Snow
Out of tune and a bit of mess, but it's time this tune joins the list on the 50th anniversary of a masterpiece of a night!
3
Feedback
Gotta be grateful.
3
Drums
All drums this night roll through sacred and sublime! Explodes into O1, later thunders into amazing Good Lovin' & for this, deserves to be here!
2
Me and My Uncle
Maybe b/c it's w/New Riders but one of the best acosutic versions ever should be here! Riders w/great backing vox + Jerry on pedal steel!