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Grateful Dead Aug. 5, 1971

Hollywood Palladium Hollywood, CA | Listen on archive

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13
Bertha
Solid!
4
Mister Charlie
Definitely overlooked because of the monster that came the night after, but in fact this is a really hot version.
4
Casey Jones
Just kickin', this one. The whole show is dynamite.
3
Me and Bobby McGee
August '71, so you know it's good.
13
Wharf Rat
wonderful set one gorgeous powerful ballad. heady crazy stuff full of power and beauty
3
Truckin'
another solid truckin Jerry just ripping, this is an awesome version.
3
Good Lovin'
Awesome bass leads from Phil, great drumming from Billy, and classic Pigpen rapping.
3
Sugaree
A laid back one. Phil's bass and Billy in the groove.
3
Bird Song
Fresh. Interesting workout on this; which has been missing from other recordings of this show.
1
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Very substantial jam develops out of the AWBYGN passage before the return to NFA.