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Candyman
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater
Beautiful harmonies and country soul. Brilliant and historically important show.
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Playin' In The Band
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater
First performance ever and it's slower, but beautiful and raw. Bobby sings like a country warbler typical of the '71s. Historically interesting.
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater
Primordial version, first time played, introduced as "Mickey wants to call this one 'The Pump Man' for reasons of his own." Raw and unlike any other.
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Loser
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater
First Loser ever and the last Mickey show before his break. Brilliant version, hot energetic vocals and that good '71 sound.
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Hurts Me Too
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater
Dripping with deep-soul. Pigpen's voice at its best. Sounds like honey.
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Good Lovin'
Sept. 18, 1970
Fillmore East
It's everything that's been said and more: I'd add that the group vocals are 100% on, and Pigpen is in beautiful form . This is one to come back to a couple of times in a row, study a bit closer, strap on some headphones, and whooooooooooeeeeeeeee.
Dark Star
Sept. 17, 1970
Fillmore East
As always, trust gdtrfb Era Evangelist. This one is outrageous, and the tighten up jam is without peer, and may be the most expansive and cogent one I know. In some other ideal sphere, the perfect SBD exists, but until then, thanks once again Mr. Weinberg.
Ripple
Sept. 17, 1970
Fillmore East
The AUD is a C- but the performance is A+
Box of Rain
Sept. 17, 1970
Fillmore East
First and only time played before '72, before the release of the record. Heavy emotion here. Does anyone know the date of his father's death, for whom the song was written? It's quite a sweet performance, in spite of the C- sound quality of the tape, and beyond the historical importance of the song's debut.
Easy Wind
Aug. 30, 1970
KQED Studios
Possibly the best harp solo on this song ever. Pigpen tears into it like he's got you just where he wants you. Hard rock stuff this.
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