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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 27, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

The boys seem to love playing in unanounced, unstructred jams like this. Freedom reminiscent of some '67-69's but with the '73 songlist.
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Sugaree
Dec. 16, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Rippin' show opener with Bobby twang sliding and a 2nd Jerry solo taking it up and over the top. Plus its Nashville.
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Big River
July 27, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

Turns typical 1st set filler into a great jam. One of Keith's best solos of Summer '73.
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The Other One
July 1, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Cool and fast w/ 12min jam before 1st (and only) verse. At 08:30 Phil goes teases what sounds like Milking the Turkey. Is that possible?
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Loose Lucy
July 1, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

A greasy gritty super-funk sex parade. Wasn't often the Dead sounded this horny after Pigpen died.
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Comments

Truckin'
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

The long exploratory jam out of this is a subtle beauty. This whole suite is just fantastic.
Playin' In The Band
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

No question about it, this one takes off like a rocket. Going through Playin's evolution in '72 is such a treat. Each one at this stage is stretching out further and furthur. This one takes on a hard-biting psychedelic edge like none before it.
Black Throated Wind
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

The emotional crescendo and rising arc of triumphant intensity on this is spectacular. The band is tight and swells as one to the muscular climax, really bringing out what's special about this composition. Needs more votes, this one.
Looks Like Rain
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Quite right, patchmyversion. I listened to this again on headphones and it's clearly Phil singing those beautiful harmonies. I rarely identify "favorite" versions, but this LLR is the GOAT for me. It's simply the standard I look for in all other versions.
Black Throated Wind
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Cgarces is right. This one has that something extra. Bobby doesn't lose control, and the band is pushing against the seems in a supercharged way that just pumps up energy in what by all estimates is one hell of a great first set.
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