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7
Truckin'
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

Bobby and Keith have a really brilliant exchange in the background here. Great version.
5
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

In a show overshadowed by its neighbors, this one stands out for coming together just brilliantly. Show needs more love.
8
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Blisteringly hot group solo from about 4:25 onward, including a Phil episode of pure beautiful berserkness.
5
Mister Charlie
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Great funk just right in that sweet, rockin' spot. Pig's voice is on, Jerry's on fire, and Keith sounds great.
2
Not Fade Away
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Tremendous energy and a beautiful jam with a long China Cat jam in the first bit. What the Dead are all about.
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Comments

The Other One
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

No doubt about it. They kick off the tour with a killer TOO, which is a stand-alone great that deserves to be higher. But considering the Playin'>Truckin> that proceeds it, it's out-and-out jaw dropping: Many faces stolen in Britain that night....
Truckin'
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

There are reasons why people who don't know the Dead or who've never gone to a show know Truckin'. Listen here and you get reminded why. This whole segment of Playin'>Truckin'>TOO is brilliant.
Playin' In The Band
June 17, 1972
Hollywood Bowl

This one is a minor beast, and though short, packs a whole lotta music into it.
Playin' In The Band
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

This one is pretty fuckin' hard rock, too. Everything said above is right on. The 10 minute versions from this era have dropped all the '71 country sound, and this one also is notable for not having any The Main Ten interlude after the melody. Playin' starts to lift off from right at this point.
Black Throated Wind
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Best one ever, chronologically speaking. I think this shows just how hard they were working on their new songs, as each show shows new heights. The next night goes even higher, but what a pleasure it is to listen to these shows in order....
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