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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

A more rocking version than others from the time, and oddly overlooked. Jumps off Cat right away into the long transition. Energetic stuff here.
13
Black Throated Wind
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Is there a single one from '72 that doesn't end in triumph? This song just got better and better throughout Europe. Surprised this wasn't here yet.
11
Sugar Magnolia
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Perfect musical sunshine. This one even got my not-at-all-into-the-Dead wife to dance around like a trippin' hippy, so you know it's good.
15
Truckin'
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Unforgivable that you guys overlook Truckin'. There's a reason it's the one song non-heads know. This one is a forgotten colossus. Listen up.
8
Mister Charlie
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Distinctly slower, with a greasier funk vibe. Surprised it isn't here. Different from the others and lots of fun.
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Comments

Samson and Delilah
Sept. 23, 1976
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

Even though the cleanup isn't so clear, Bobby is audible in the mix, which gives a good sense of what it could sound like if the magic soundboard ever gets found.... Apparently there isn't anything in the vault from this show.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 23, 1976
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

Brilliant extended Slipknot, and one of the Franklin's that I used to dream about. The outro is sublime.
The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 23, 1976
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

Don't let the B/B+ sound quality scare you away from this beast. Tremendous energy on this one. Deserves more votes!
Crazy Fingers
Sept. 23, 1976
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

Sounds like a bit of a tuning issue at first, but they sharpen up and roll on. "Majestic" describes it perfectly. This one goes an extra mile, extending gloriously on and sweeping you away with it.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 23, 1976
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

Great show opener for this mostly overlooked show. The McDonald cleanup of the only known source is most welcome.
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