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Cumberland Blues
Dec. 15, 1971
Hill Auditorium

Joyful chaos: A brilliant splatter. Bobby's voice never sounded so good to me as it did in '71.
5
Mister Charlie
Dec. 15, 1971
Hill Auditorium

Pigpen at his best with the band at its grit-in-the-gears crunchiest. They were on this night and this one is just full of butt.
6
Wharf Rat
Dec. 12, 1973
Omni Coliseum

Very passionate version, some distortion or tape speed issues (?) remind me of my cassette trading days and bring out the trippiness to the song.
11
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 12, 1973
Omni Coliseum

If this hard grooving China jam and Feeling Groovy transition doesn't just get you moving, then nothing can. Just perfect.
10
Pretty Peggy O
Dec. 12, 1973
Omni Coliseum

First version ever is real nice... but listen to the soundcheck version for insight into the bands working dynamics. Cool to hear them working on it.

Comments

Black Peter
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Not the psychedelic exploration of death and dying BP can be, but a smooth low-boil groove with great soul.
Cumberland Blues
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

"Cumberland Polka". Just simply amazing.
Bird Song
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Fragile like a little bird, then soaring. A beautiful jewel.
Looks Like Rain
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Typically a FFW moment for me (go tape!) but this one held my attention and gets a star. Bobby's on!
They Love Each Other
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Matrix version not so bad either.