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Submissions

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Cold Rain and Snow
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Kicks off arguably the best show of '72. Tight, fun, and rockin'. Great show opener.
3
Greatest Story Ever Told
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

If this were any week in Dead history other than before Veneta, it would already have 20 votes. Give it a listen. The whole show rocks.
2
Me and My Uncle
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Keith's versatility from swooshing psychedelic soarer to a honky-tonk barrelhouse master is on full display.
5
Jack Straw
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Pretty much note for note perfect, like this whole show.
4
Sugaree
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Sweet rocker from this magical week of Dead perfection. Sleek and clean, this is a beaut of a version.

Comments

Cumberland Blues
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Yeah the Dark Star's cool... but did you hear the Cumberland?!? It's like they each had 100 fingers.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Nice and tweaky. But how about his manic-mouse pizzicato background around minute 3:00. Throughout this show it seems like they're having a blast.
Big River
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Goddamned right hvd Sleuth. I love it when some of the so-called "filler" songs crackle and pop and remind you why the Dead were the finest band in the land. This one comes off a "dynamite" (Phil's word) Bird Song, and you could tell they were having a blast rippin' through it.
Morning Dew
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

They fix some tuning problems mid-way through and then just turn on the heat. What a way to open a show!
Bird Song
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Brilliant soundscapes throughout, with Bobby nice and audible in the mix (soundboard, not the DP). Jerry makes bird sounds and swoops and soars over and above the rolling wind and cloud ocean coming from Phil and Billy. Great great stuff from one of the top eras of this beautiful song.