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Not Fade Away
March 24, 1970
Pirates World

Has it all, and goes seamlessly into a killer Lovelight. Not catching why this show is the bomb? Try HEADPHONES - makes a big difference!
7
Let It Grow
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

As a young head I used to scream out for LIG and this one reminds me why. They click into place for a monster show right here.
12
Scarlet Begonias
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Scarlet scrambled eggs deconstructed and elemental. Fun and Jerry is on fire, but we can't say 'flawless'. Chaotic fun. Band's just warming up....
10
Wharf Rat
April 5, 1971
Manhattan Center

Beautiful Skull and Roses-era top notch Wharf Rat genius on your ears here for those'll have it. Enjoy, bros.
6
Bird Song
April 17, 1971
Dillon Gym

A strangly deconstructed early version (7th time ever), very loose in the joints. But it rolls along with great lopsided beauty. Interesting.

Comments

Cryptical Envelopment
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

Fantastic outro from a jamming TOO, right around when they switched from focusing on Cryptical to TOO. This one is a simmering soundscape. AUD phobes should not pass up this one, the whole show is emblematic of the era, and a great representation of what the boys could do in 1970.
Mama Tried
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

*hear
Easy Wind
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

But this one isn't relaxed at all. This is hard-rockin' Outlaw Dead. Ballsy vocals and a 1500 cc chopper of a jam. Plus you get to hear Pigpen curse at Bear afterward. Hard driving. Not chill.
New Speedway Boogie
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

Sorry for the double post.
New Speedway Boogie
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

I'm referring here to the Bunjes and Tuete link and haven't had time to go through each version on the Archive. To note as well that the first 20 seconds are an AUD patch, so presumably there's a complete version in B/B- quality out there too. In any case enjoys it brothers and sisters, it's a rare beauty.