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Big Boss Man
April 17, 1971
Dillon Gym

Great harp work from Pigpen, who's voice was still strong and full of blues: Great crunchy jamming from the band.
3
Alligator
Nov. 11, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

With the power to blast you out of your chair. Watch your dose, it's that strong.
8
Cryptical Envelopment
Nov. 11, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

Any question's about primal Dead? Answer's right here in the outro of this psychedelic monster. A really hard core brainmelter, this.
5
Black Throated Wind
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Has it all. Builds and builds up to a great peak with Jer and Keith playing all out behind a great Bobby performance.
10
Me and Bobby McGee
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Maybe I'm the only Head out there who digs this song, but damn if this isn't a beauty. Tight harmonies and a good-times feeling.

Comments

Midnight Hour
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

Remarkable for its low key simmering rap from Pigpen that leads almost accidentally into the second half of a Love Light. Spontaneous and kind of a "how the hell did that happen" moment. Love to Ken and Judy, for sure. Thank you.
Not Fade Away
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

They rushed through the St. Stephen to get into this heady jam with its raucous smoldering quality.
Friend of the Devil
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

I agree with Glynparson about FOTD, I always preferred this song as an uptempo acoustic rather than as a slow electric. It brings out the desperado nature somewhat, one might say.
Katie Mae
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

Katie Mae is always special, but this one has something extra, and the AUD gives us the whole story. East coast crowd or not, this crowd sounds like a room full of outlaw bikers, ready to stomp the stage between every song. Then Pigpen steps up, you can hear the hush come over as he pulls everyone into an almost reverential silence. What a gem. Thanks, tapers, you done real good on this one. What power....
Easy Wind
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

Feels like it could have gone on for an hour without getting boring. Real pity to lose out the final parts. Exceptional jamming indeed. Good catch.