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The Other One
Jan. 3, 1970
Fillmore East

Bursts out with mega mic'd horsepower. Lifts you out of your chair and pins you to the wall. Derserves many fans.
6
Cumberland Blues
Jan. 3, 1970
Fillmore East

Sweet version, great harmonies lots of fun. The whole show's a must have for fans of the early stuff.
14
Morning Dew
Jan. 3, 1970
Fillmore East

Blasting, enormous, fully psychadelic early Dead show opener complete with cool TC organ, massive gongs and great vocals.
19
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Outrageous 3rd Set madness with the Allman Bros, inside an amazing NFA.
31
Bird Song
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Soaring solid and focused version from one of the top shows of the year.
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Comments

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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