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Greatest Story Ever Told
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

The new SBD's are crystal clear, with everyone audible. Whoever that Billy guy is could sure play some goddamned drums. He's solid gold on this one.
4
Black Throated Wind
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

Charged up and triumphant. The whole week of shows before Europe is killer. Thanks go to C. Miller for the great archive versions.
4
Playin' In The Band
March 25, 1972
Academy of Music

Key moment in transforming PITB into a cosmic monster. 9.5 minutes of gooey goodness here. C.Miller's version is the best. Dig in boys.
8
Not Fade Away
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

The outro might be the three most intensely energetic minutes of GD music ever. The first part rocks too. Why not here yet? This show is a goldmine.
6
Me and Bobby McGee
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Now I know a lot of you don't dig this song, but goddamn they pour it on for this one. Great Jerry filagree backing the passionate vox. Listen to the

Comments

Bird Song
Dec. 5, 1981
Market Square Arena

Could be much higher. This soars. Comments on the linked show discuss different versions out there that might bring down the tinniness of Brent's keys, so I'm looking forward to discovering this show with its brilliant set list.
Cosmic Charlie
Jan. 17, 1969
Civic Auditorium

Right there with you Cucamonga... Couldn't have said it better myself!
Dark Star
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Dude 420, you want some weird? Check out the Playin' from Dec. 2nd '73. My weird fave.... Peace, brother.
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Jan. 24, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Brilliant raw vocals here, plus a raw, hard-rockin' outro unlike any of the Dupree's I ever got to hear 15 years or so later....
Cosmic Charlie
Jan. 17, 1969
Civic Auditorium

Sounds like half the band didn't make it back from the TIFTOO before this and were left stranded somewhere out past Alpha Centauri.... This is the most scattered Charlie I've ever heard. I kind of love how messed up it is, but it certainly isn't the best one out there.