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Grateful Dead April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool London, | Listen on archive
109
Cumberland Blues
They could actually hit the high notes in '72, and the jams? Goodness gracious--this one just rips a hole in the space/time continuum!
52
One More Saturday Night
Jer w/doublebends, then a series of doublestop slides. Bobby wails chords and goes hoarse at the end of the 1st stellar show of Europe72 run.
51
Playin' In The Band
Something happens to Playing' in Europe. Check 'em out, one by one and watch it grow. This one is the bomb. Outrageous shredding.
28
Sugar Magnolia
Not the best from E72, but the transitions out of DS and into Caution are unbelievably tight. Billy tears it up on this one.
15
Bertha
I can't believe I get to submit this. Excellent start to this epic night. Jer throws in cool riffs as he sings and then just nails the last jam.
22
Mister Charlie
This show has such great flow and energy and just keeps it going after a tasty Bertha, MaMU.
15
Deal
Classic early deal! Just such a great show that everything is golden. Everyone should throw this E72 show in if its been awhile.
19
Mind Left Body Jam
Listed as a Dark Star, but the last 4 minutes of this are solidly similar to a Mind Left Body, kinda similar groove. You'll love this one!
31
Big Railroad Blues
This second set is just magic as they open with a smokin' Truckin and then continue with this hot Big Railroad!
3
Mexicali Blues
Unreal this hasn't been submitted yet. The version from Steppin Out. Like Garcia is reading off sheet music for the solos. Outstanding version.