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Bertha
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Revs up the rowdy crowd, tight and powerful 2nd set opener in a brilliant show. The AUD is a bit rough in places, but gives it great atmosphere. Hot.
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Mister Charlie
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Ignore the audiophobes and get into it. Pig and Jerry both totally on. The band is exploding with energy. Overlooked show, and Dave knew it.
4
Black Peter
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

Strong and powerful, like all the best versions of BP. Deep emotions on great pulse to this one.
3
Me and My Uncle
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

Great sound. Some tuning/monitor problems earlier but by this they've worked it out. Nice clean version in what turns out to be a killer show.
2
Hard to Handle
May 29, 1971
Winterland Arena

Don't pass this by because of the AUD issues. Stands up to all the top H2Hs here. The jam and energy are outrageous.
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The Music Never Stopped
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Giddyap goddamned, but that's 100% perfect. How had I not voted this one up yet?
Me and Bobby McGee
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

How these guys could go from Martian landscapes in dissonant freeform one minute before the transition from TOO into a sweet-as-honey spontaneous joy-inducing melodic improv over the changes and then back again with such consistency is truly inspiring. This one is also just radio-play perfect on its own, there's so much energy in it and everyone is on point, plus it turns on a dime and flings you back out to space for a reprise. Should be higher on the list.
The Other One
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

This is a must-hear for any and all psychonauts or spacerupturers whove got the proper process.... Quality speakers, the perfect consciousness enhancer (could be just some good oxygen if that's your bag, I'm not judging) and turn it on loud. Will not disappoint.
Truckin'
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

Absolutely sick transition into drums>TOO. Truckin' never gets all the love it needs, but this one could be a lot higher up.
Playin' In The Band
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

Weir: "We're going to go ahead and get weird". Oh man oh man, I do love this band. But this one is pretty mellow with modal shifts driven by Phil after a strong "Main Ten" thematic entry. It's contemplative and dream-like rather than an acid bath of space lizards going supernova.
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