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Grateful Dead Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park New York, NY | Listen on archive
13
Bertha
As sweet and solid as they come: Opens a wonderful summer outdoor show in NYC. Surprised it isn't here yet.
3
Sugaree
Still brand new (7th ever) and it's got a lot of pump to it. This whole show is a forgotten treasure. C. Miller cleanup much improves the others.
3
Big Railroad Blues
As good an introduction to '71 as you'll ever hear. Someone else help me here or I'm going to list every song in this show!
10
Hard to Handle
Last one with Pig: A blasting sexy swagger with slow rising force like the Palladium one up top here. Listen past the tape problems and slow start.
6
Good Lovin'
Doesn't go into a cool rap, like some '71s, but pretty f-in tight jam and a great mix, with everyone sounding great.
3
Truckin'
A+ goddamned good, keeps me bobbing and weaving. Hard throbbing, and into a killer TOO, too.
2
Playin' In The Band
At risk of putting all '71 up here. Tell me to stop if too much! I just love the twangy country versions, knowing the evolution in store for it.
4
Me and Bobby McGee
This is a supertight locomotive take - so very,very worth hearing. Everyone connects here.
2
Next Time You See Me
Great energy despite Pig was pretty sick...Next time they saw him was not until December.