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Dancin' in the Streets
Dec. 17, 1970
The Matrix

Questionable date, but unquestionably amazing. A great classic jam with a near-perfect recording for the time. A++
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Morning Dew
Nov. 29, 1970
Club Agora

Rough AUD, but showcases a brilliant and intense buildup enhanced by what sounds like a Hammond B3. Deserves a cleanup, as much of 11.70 does.
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Nov. 20, 1970
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

Beautiful jam here, with some great Jerry fuzztone soloing.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 20, 1970
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

Nice warm AUD for the era, with a sparkling CCS and great transition into IKYR.
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The Other One
Nov. 23, 1970
Anderson Theatre

Whether it's the 16th or the 23rd, it's a real humdinger. Perfect transition out of Truckin'.
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Smokestack Lightnin'
Dec. 27, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Bobby's outrageous 'devil's gonna getcha' vocals make this one straight outta the wackzone. I was at this show, and by this point in the evening pretty well freaked-the-fuck out. The Kaiser was a great and intimate theatre with good sound. It felt-sounded like the voices were coming from inside your head, and I remember a few of us lying down and trying to hold on through it. A bit creepy, sure, but all good in the end when you get to one of the most beautiful Comes a Times ever right after, like the angel of light parting the clouds after the angel of darkness just blew you into a thousand pieces.
Good Lovin'
Oct. 30, 1970
SUNY Stonybrook

The show starts a bit sleepy, but the drummers kick this one off in high gear. Very short intro, followed by almost ten minutes of drum solos. Then somehow Cumberland shows up before going back to the song. A bit chaotic and wacky? Sure, but it clips along nicely, although it does seem like they forgot all about Good Lovin' until Phil reminded them.... Whattawhirled.
Good Lovin'
Oct. 24, 1970
Kiel Opera House

Double post, sorry.
Good Lovin'
Oct. 24, 1970
Kiel Opera House

AUD-phobes: Swallow the pill and chase this little beastie down the rabbit hole. This is energetic, muscular, tight jamming with a great transitional flavor. 1970 isn't only country dead, but also a great time for exploring extensive jamming outside of the hard psychedelia of the years prior. Here's a great example of electric, bluesy, hard rock. GDTRFB hears Phil lead the Stephen tease, but I hear him riffing on something that sounds likeFoxy Lady, which Jerry responds to with the SS riff. In any case, it's balls-to-the-wall good time Dead. Enjoy!
Dancin' in the Streets
Oct. 24, 1970
Kiel Opera House

Brilliant Bobby-Phil interaction, starting with Bobby on a little double-time riff around minute 6:00, followed by Phil picking it up and laying it down 30 seconds later.
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