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St. Stephen
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

Totally overlooked. One of the prettiest mid-sections I know of, even if there isn't much of a jam section to it.
8
Deep Elem Blues
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

Imagine how blown away the freaks were, expecting 'Alligator' and getting this stunning intro into the country Dead.
8
Friend of the Devil
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

Really boys? Take the red pill and go back in time to this rowdy show. 2nd ever and Jer nails it after telling the crowd to "shut the fuck up".
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Casey Jones
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

Plugged in and slashingly ("thwok! thwok! thwok! thwok")! energetic opener for a rowdy crowd.
2
Deep Elem Blues
March 20, 1970
Capitol Theater

Deep sounds from a pivotal moment in Dead History. A treat for AUD lovers.
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Comments

Sing Me Back Home
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Yeah, this is one of the best. Doesn't drag at all, vocals in great shape. Beautiful version.
I Know You Rider
Nov. 3, 1965
Golden State Studios

The most Kingston Trio-ish I've ever heard them sound. What fun. Haven't listened to this in a while, but the comment on "Can't Come Down" brought me here. Cool stuff.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Glad you dig it, darkstar67. The whole second set is balls-to-the wall, with some grit and power.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Keith's work here is superb. He and Jerry are in perfect mind meld. This period for Playin' is such an embarrassment of riches, how could you choose just one favorite? I love how this one finds a beautiful quiet spot mid-way in, gives Billy and Phil some space, then comes sizzling back in like waves of heat off a burning meteor.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

The comments are spot on. The punchiness on this one gives in a powerful driven feel. Almost sounds like a musical argument in places: right after the last lyrics in CC, it sounds to me like Jerry tried to pull out a minor variation the Phil vetoed. Anyone else hear it?
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