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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

Hard to Handle
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Hot and greasy, like the best of them. I love how Phil just floors it around minute six. But this one doesn't quite shoot me over the falls in a barrel the way some do: Bobby's solo is a bit limp by comparison to others from this era and the crescendo before the final verse drops out before Pigpen comes back in. There are so many great ones to choose from in '71. Check out the April Fillmore East shows, ouch!
El Paso
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Heartbreaking waltz tempo: Last dance in Texas; farewell desperado. Sweet and lovely. Thanks for the links DarkStar67!
Me and My Uncle
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Bobby's got a snarl that just exudes violence. I love this version and the surf-punk cowboy sound that was still part of the Danger Dead sound.
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Hot Goddamn, that just rips. A crescendo of energy and power, it builds up to a beautiful peak.
Cassidy
Sept. 26, 1980
Warfield Theater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTUYH8LP2Jc
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