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7
Truckin'
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

Bobby and Keith have a really brilliant exchange in the background here. Great version.
5
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

In a show overshadowed by its neighbors, this one stands out for coming together just brilliantly. Show needs more love.
8
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Blisteringly hot group solo from about 4:25 onward, including a Phil episode of pure beautiful berserkness.
5
Mister Charlie
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Great funk just right in that sweet, rockin' spot. Pig's voice is on, Jerry's on fire, and Keith sounds great.
2
Not Fade Away
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Tremendous energy and a beautiful jam with a long China Cat jam in the first bit. What the Dead are all about.
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Comments

The Other One
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

Really lifts off and sends you out there. Beautiful exploratory jams before the first chorus and leading into MAMU.
Truckin'
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

cgarces is right about this one. This is as solid rockin' a heady version as any. Sounds to me like it has Pig on organ and Keith on keys, which is a rare treat indeed.
Playin' In The Band
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

This and the one from the previous night are key transitional Playin's that show the crack in the door to the spacetime bender that it becomes throughout '72. They're both worth more than one spin, and though I think the 25th is a bit more coherent, this one has the openness and freedom that we come to associate with Playin' ever after and is probably my favorite of the two.
Looks Like Rain
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

This is how this song should have always been played: With Jer on luscious pedal steel and Phil on beautifully harmonic backup vocals.
Loser
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

Gritty and soulful version. Check out Charlie Miller's cleanup for a great sound, with everyone clear and crisp in the mix.
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