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Stella Blue
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

2nd one ever, and it seems like they're still getting it together. Nicely stripped down and clear vocals. Historically interesting.
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Deal
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

Massive enthusiasm, Jerry sings himself hoarse. Brilliant, in spite of poor AUD quality.
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Playin' In The Band
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

All the inferno-intensity of the great '72s (yeah, those ones) condensced to 14min. Only reason not here is the B- AUD quality. Don't miss it!
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Black Throated Wind
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

AUD-only supernova, not for the SBD-only folks. The band is so tight, the arc or the song just exactly perfect.
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Cold Rain and Snow
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

Listen past the saturated AUD murk and behold a masterpiece. High energy, hitting the highlights and ending on a perfect feedback whine. Great show.
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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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