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14
Sing Me Back Home
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Elegance defined. Some of the sweetest vocal harmonies of the era. Nailed it.
19
Good Lovin'
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Phil and Pigpen interplay like few others I know. Brilliant and clear, with a thumping good vibe.
19
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Show is all highlights, and NFA-GDRFB-NFA caps it in style. Listen to the whole set for full effect and feel the love.
2
Promised Land
Sept. 15, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Kesey video after 12 min. of Ollin Arrageed, worth every second: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMAKJfuP4II
1
Beat it on Down The Line
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

Holy smokes! They took their vitamins today. Catch 'em if you can or get out of the way. Roller coaster version.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Great transition from CC too. There are a slight tuning issues though, though it's hard to hear on my system whether it comes from a slight tape wobble, or if both Bobby and Jerry have pulled flat in their upper registers.
Scarlet Begonias
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

I'd take the Charlie Miller remix over the link on this one. Seems a bit richer, less tinny. As for the music. Ohhhhhh, yes, this is the love. Reading the comments here, I'd say one thing overlooked is just how brilliantly Phil drives this from below throughout. That said, I like the Oct. 9th more for inventiveness and extended jams. Nothin' quite like that monster sound from '74, though.
Black Throated Wind
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Should be much higher on the list. Bobby's at his most primal, Jerry soloing at a million miles per hour, and the whole band rising up to the explosive climax. Hot stuff.
El Paso
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

What Joe_Brown said. +1
Ramble On Rose
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

RoR rarely rates by me, but this one stands out for its extra oomph and brilliant vocals. This whole show/run is tremendous.
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