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Cold Rain and Snow
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Kicks off arguably the best show of '72. Tight, fun, and rockin'. Great show opener.
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

If this were any week in Dead history other than before Veneta, it would already have 20 votes. Give it a listen. The whole show rocks.
2
Me and My Uncle
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Keith's versatility from swooshing psychedelic soarer to a honky-tonk barrelhouse master is on full display.
5
Jack Straw
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Pretty much note for note perfect, like this whole show.
4
Sugaree
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Sweet rocker from this magical week of Dead perfection. Sleek and clean, this is a beaut of a version.
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Good Lovin'
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

A slow simmering exploration. The whole first set seems set on "medium", like they were warming up slow in order to go long or something. It doesn't drag, but it doesn't really sizzle either.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

Damn right. This just bursts out of the gate with its skullfuckin' grin, tips its hat and sez: "stick around folks". A brilliant first-timer for this classic. Pity about the cut in the outro, though.
Stella Blue
June 17, 1972
Hollywood Bowl

Everything said here is true. This is a beautiful artifact.
The Other One
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Will cause brain blisters if not careful. This isn't going to convince any GD doubters out there, but daaaahm does it go off into schizoid madness at one point.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
July 5, 1978
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Tape speed differences on the Archive: I think the Wagner/Minches one probably the most accurate, but the Knight, et al. version has clearer sound. In any case, this is an electrifying and sparkling kick-in-the-pants version worth several repeats.
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