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Samson and Delilah
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Never thought I'd dig this song so much. They're just so on this whole night (week actually).
12
Next Time You See Me
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Simply amazing. Check out the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyAOwP8dLqc
22
He's Gone
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

I love this version. It's got oomph and doesn't put you to sleep. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyAOwP8dLqc for video.
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Jack Straw
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Great bumping version. Check out the video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyAOwP8dLqc for rare Europe '72 footage.
22
Fire On The Mountain
July 27, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

Embryonic "Fire" in the "soundcheck jam" into Wharf Rat. Not a full FTM, but of amazing Deadfulness and not listed elsewhere. Check it out!
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The Other One
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

No doubt about it. They kick off the tour with a killer TOO, which is a stand-alone great that deserves to be higher. But considering the Playin'>Truckin> that proceeds it, it's out-and-out jaw dropping: Many faces stolen in Britain that night....
Truckin'
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

There are reasons why people who don't know the Dead or who've never gone to a show know Truckin'. Listen here and you get reminded why. This whole segment of Playin'>Truckin'>TOO is brilliant.
Playin' In The Band
June 17, 1972
Hollywood Bowl

This one is a minor beast, and though short, packs a whole lotta music into it.
Playin' In The Band
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

This one is pretty fuckin' hard rock, too. Everything said above is right on. The 10 minute versions from this era have dropped all the '71 country sound, and this one also is notable for not having any The Main Ten interlude after the melody. Playin' starts to lift off from right at this point.
Black Throated Wind
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Best one ever, chronologically speaking. I think this shows just how hard they were working on their new songs, as each show shows new heights. The next night goes even higher, but what a pleasure it is to listen to these shows in order....
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