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Grateful Dead Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA | Listen on archive
14
They Love Each Other
May be the best of the early versions. Has that '73 bounce, but with something a little extra.
41
Playin' In The Band
Can't believe this isn't listed! Really massive verison with not one, but two slipknot teases. Jerry is on fire!!
10
Big River
Listen to this, then listen again for Jerry's solo: Come back and tell me Big River is a "throw away" song, cause he damn-well tears it up here.
8
Black Throated Wind
A powerful triumph, just exploding with intense jamming and emotion. Real dynamite here.
9
Nobody's Fault But Mine
This one has more of an Other One-ish feel than most...they seem like they're pushing for it but end up going in a completely different direction
14
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Twangy on top and chubby below. Phil's mighty sonics in the second break of CCS could be dangerous--don't listen to this while ice fishing!
2
Estimated Prophet
First known soundcheck, interesting to hear the boys try to get the 7/8 time right.
6
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
I'm uncle sam, how do you do? Off and running tonight at Winterland, the premiere of US Blues.
2
El Paso
A very good '74 el paso. Phil is consistenly strong this night. Great tempoo! Bobby's lyrics are strong on this one as well. Good recording.Listen! :)
3
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Splendid set closer with delightfully boisterous contributions from Keith and a permeating feeling of real joy.
2
Promised Land
This really gets cookin’! Keith, Billy, and Jerry seem to be playing little rhythmic games, switching up the accents in interesting ways.
2
Sugar Magnolia
A Keith stunner! Laying it down on this swingin’ version to nearly close the show. Yowza!
6
Uncle John's Band
Most solid version ever > loses steam > gets back on track for a walloping finish!