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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 6, 1970
Fillmore West

Short Cat, but very interesting transition, with Bobby driving in all his angular beauty, followed by a tight jamming Rider.
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Mama Tried
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

Want to here the '70 sound, the closeness, the transition from psychedlicore to country to arena rock? Here it is in all its chaotic beauty.
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Cold Rain and Snow
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

Like everything from this epic heady show, the boys are just exactly perfect. The vocals are so on. Jerry sounds great.
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New Speedway Boogie
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

With the exception of the unfortunate tape flip, this is a pristine acoustic version. Jerry has the vox of an angel here.
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Friend of the Devil
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

Pure and perfect. Fans of '70 will already love it. Those discovering the acoustic Dead, here it is. Wow.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

I always consider this and the 18th's as key transitional versions between the '72 and '73 sounds as it relates to PiTB. Can you imagine after the night before deciding "hmmm, that was great but there's still something more in there. Let's do it again tomorrow...". Oh, and on its own merits this one deserves so many more votes than it has - it's overshadowed indeed by its maniac older brother from the day before. That said, the re-entry here, with Phil pulsing harmonics is just gorgeous.
Black Throated Wind
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Miller remix puts you right in the Phil Zone like back in the day.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Like everything in this show, this just floors it and knocks everything out of its way. Hard-drivin', hard rockin', and high adrenaline. The Miller mix allows you to follow Phil just like how it sounded in the ZONE. Damn, I loved that side of the stage.
Uncle John's Band
Nov. 17, 1972
Century II Convention Hall

Beautiful anthemic version following one hellofa set. They're still biting down hard after hours of solid jamming, and this one has all the sweetness and light alongside the darkness and grunge that makes a great UJB so unique in their oeuvre.
Space
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Grendel, I'm pouring one for your good doggo. Sorry for your loss, man, and good for you for taking in a rescue. They're all good dogs. Is your new pup named Beowulf ?
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