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High Time
Feb. 23, 1970
The Auditorium
Bliss. Feb. '70 is full of peak Dead. This doesn't disappoint.
5
Katie Mae
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East
As beautiful as they come.
10
The Eleven
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East
Why not here yet? This show has it all, and this Eleven just slays it. Balls out, high-energy jams from everyone.
3
Not Fade Away
Feb. 12, 1970
Ungano's Night Club
Like the night before, this just blazes with crackling electric fire. Great mix and channel separation with Bobby nice and clear helps. Overlooked.
5
St. Stephen
Feb. 12, 1970
Ungano's Night Club
Crisp recording with nicely mixed Bobby on separate channel = rare treat in this tight Stephen. Great show.
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Truckin'
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University
The long exploratory jam out of this is a subtle beauty. This whole suite is just fantastic.
Playin' In The Band
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University
No question about it, this one takes off like a rocket. Going through Playin's evolution in '72 is such a treat. Each one at this stage is stretching out further and furthur. This one takes on a hard-biting psychedelic edge like none before it.
Black Throated Wind
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University
The emotional crescendo and rising arc of triumphant intensity on this is spectacular. The band is tight and swells as one to the muscular climax, really bringing out what's special about this composition. Needs more votes, this one.
Looks Like Rain
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal
Quite right, patchmyversion. I listened to this again on headphones and it's clearly Phil singing those beautiful harmonies. I rarely identify "favorite" versions, but this LLR is the GOAT for me. It's simply the standard I look for in all other versions.
Black Throated Wind
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal
Cgarces is right. This one has that something extra. Bobby doesn't lose control, and the band is pushing against the seems in a supercharged way that just pumps up energy in what by all estimates is one hell of a great first set.
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