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Greatest Story Ever Told
Oct. 27, 1972
Veterans' Memorial Hall
Electrifying set opener (I think) that shows off that St. St. connection brilliantly.
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Me and Bobby McGee
Oct. 27, 1972
Veterans' Memorial Hall
Jerry's backup vocals give this one sweet emotion. Chronically under-appreciated song.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 26, 1972
Music Hall
Tight, nice CC. Seems like 1st moment of the set the band is firing on all cylinders. Trans. stretches to great IKYR.
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Bird Song
Oct. 26, 1972
Music Hall
Compelling version with Jerry exploring new ideas. It doesn't quite soar like other Fall '72s, but still stretches out and worth a close listen.
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Truckin'
Oct. 24, 1972
Performing Arts Center
Pity the SQ is so flat, as this one cooks up nice and hot, with some extra melodicism in the outro jam before D>TOO. This show needs a SBD infusion.
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Cumberland Blues
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre
Yeah the Dark Star's cool... but did you hear the Cumberland?!? It's like they each had 100 fingers.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre
Nice and tweaky. But how about his manic-mouse pizzicato background around minute 3:00. Throughout this show it seems like they're having a blast.
Big River
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre
Goddamned right hvd Sleuth. I love it when some of the so-called "filler" songs crackle and pop and remind you why the Dead were the finest band in the land. This one comes off a "dynamite" (Phil's word) Bird Song, and you could tell they were having a blast rippin' through it.
Morning Dew
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre
They fix some tuning problems mid-way through and then just turn on the heat. What a way to open a show!
Bird Song
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre
Brilliant soundscapes throughout, with Bobby nice and audible in the mix (soundboard, not the DP). Jerry makes bird sounds and swoops and soars over and above the rolling wind and cloud ocean coming from Phil and Billy. Great great stuff from one of the top eras of this beautiful song.
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