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Not Fade Away
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

Brilliant double Jerry/Phil solo. Who know that NFA could be such an exploration? A blazing 2nd set tour-closer from Spring '77. What else?!?
14
Good Lovin'
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

That Bob and Jerry both get barnburning warm ups (Bertha then this) pays off throughout this immortal show. Don't just start with the 2nd set!
15
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

Nice hot version. Not as tripped out as some and never melts down, but 18 minutes of fun.
13
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Hard blistering acid rock with the '71 country vox. 6 minutes, but with the seeds within it that would become Playin' as we know it in '72.
9
Uncle John's Band
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Energetic encore. Rolling drums and tight energy ending a brilliant show like they were ready for another set.

Comments

Dark Star
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Covers so much. Great Dark Star.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Shows that the Dead could turn any song they wanted to into vast sonic explorations of their own musical cosmos. I don't say "favourite" or "best", because I can't define these terms), but damn though it's one sweet nice ride, this one.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Gets hotter and hotter for nearly 15 minutes of bliss.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Great China jam, perfect transition, blazing Rider. The boys were just brilliant this night.
Row Jimmy
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Emotional, mellow and sweet.