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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.
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Alligator
Nov. 11, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

With the power to blast you out of your chair. Watch your dose, it's that strong.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comments

Midnight Hour
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

This is probably the first recording of Pigpen-as-life-coach, rapping about just what to do and just how to do it.
Dancin' in the Streets
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

This is one of the '66 gems that start to show just what they could do in an extended jam. It's only about six minutes, but goddamn, it covers a lot of ground. Can you imagine the completely baffled A&R men at this point with absolutely no idea how to package and re-sell them... and then the funny coffee kicks in and the '60s happen.
I Know You Rider
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

Do my ears deceive me or is Pigpen part of the ensemble vocals? That would be a rare thing indeed. I love the Nashville/Bakersfield sound here to this arrangement and Jerry is just brilliant throughout.
Viola Lee Blues
July 29, 1966
P.N.E. Garden Auditorium

Was there anyone else on the scene extending jams like this in '66? Even aside from the Acid Tests and the psychedelic pop, they were so freakin' on at this point.
I Know You Rider
July 29, 1966
P.N.E. Garden Auditorium

Plus one for "jitterbug". So right!
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