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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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Dancin' in the Streets
July 12, 1970
Fillmore East

Rises and rises into new shapes during the last minutes, but there's an unfortunate cut....
Cocaine Habit Blues
July 12, 1970
Fillmore East

Almost makes cocaine seem olde-timey and innocent.
Bird Song
Feb. 23, 1971
Capitol Theater

Just exactly perfect. Sweet vocals, beautiful harmonies, nice mix - thank's tapers! Jerry's solo about 3 minutes in is quite different from others, exploring block chord voicings and an angular twanging clanging thang that sounds almost... Bobbyish(?!?), but it's Jer, and it fits perfectly.
Bertha
Nov. 24, 1972
Dallas Memorial Auditorium

Jer's guitar tone is sublime. He's burnin' down the world here.
Black Throated Wind
Nov. 24, 1972
Dallas Memorial Auditorium

Good catch. Jerry's fills around Bobby's lyrical phrasing and the exquisite tone he was getting out of his axe make this one really special. The two are totally synched up and this one could be way higher on the list. The way they build up towards the climax is brilliant.
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