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Grateful Dead June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre Chicago, IL | Listen on archive
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Eyes Of The World
Knowing how epic the following date is, Im surprised I wasn't aware of this...nice long 6' intro and transition into Fire w/o words
5
Wharf Rat
Powerfl and relaxed, a beautiful version following the cosmic craziness that occured before it Eyes->Drums->Happiness is drumming-> Wharf Rat. Unique
4
Dancin' in the Streets
another heady funky dancing, great donna on this one, June of 76 Bobby plays almost same songs nightly butthey sound inspired and fresh,amazing feat.
8
Fire On The Mountain
This "Happiness is Drumming," (Hart) is proto-Fire, i.e., FOTM (Hart-Hunter) without lyrics.
2
Looks Like Rain
Brilliant rise to a climactic finish. Jerry soloing like a man possessed behind sweet Bobby/Donna '76 harmonies. Nice one.
1
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
High energy and zigzagging, this is a fast one. Supplication is tons of fun, even if they don't quite stick the landing.
3
Not Fade Away
Beautiful a capella outro here and check out Bobby's polyrythmic harmolodism during the last solo section for a treat.
2
The Wheel
That spacious, unadorned June 1976 sound is so perfect for The Wheel. This one's dynamic and delivered with feeling. Cool show.