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Cumberland Blues
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

Toe-tappin' and up-tempo with great vocals - Phil sounds amazing on the out chorus. Fun stuff!
7
Me and My Uncle
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

As clear and pure an example of MAMU you'll ever here.
4
Me and Bobby McGee
March 14, 1971
Camp Randall Field House

Absolutely gorgeous harmonies and a nice crisp sound.
4
Turn On Your Love Light
Feb. 24, 1971
Capitol Theater

The last 35 min of this show are just beautiful. From NFA till the end it's just smooth sailing goddamned good times Grateful Dead. Enjoy.
3
Good Lovin'
Feb. 24, 1971
Capitol Theater

No Pig rap or sonic dose of the clap like others from the era, a a glorious slow-boiling jam over 18 minutes well worth the listen.
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Comments

Truckin'
March 28, 1972
Academy of Music

Charlie Miller has made an enormous contribution to the family. Thank you sir, your brilliant version on the archive (I haven't picked up the DP yet) scratches that '72 itch. Particularly nice organ sound here, as mentioned above.
Two Souls in Communion
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

This is the only version that completely convinces me. It seems like they were still working on it when circumstances overtook us. Here Pigpen is, like in the Good Lovin' and Big Boss Man before it, totally and completely in charge of his game. I'm going through the Europe tour again, so maybe there are others that make it like this one out there, but for now, this is the one.
Me and My Uncle
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

*hear. Jeez.
Good Lovin'
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

This is not an example of Pig on overdrive, spontaneously working the crowd into a sexual frenzy while free-associating wildly. It is, however, a masterclass of slowly building up concentrated themes into an explosive version that really deserves a close listen. Good catch. This one is different, and should be higher, if only because the rap is somehow subdued, and the band is ultra tight, and yet Pig is totally in command of the whole long ride. Enjoy.
Big Boss Man
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

Pig is in charge here. No doubt about it. Great harp work here.
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