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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Feb. 21, 1973
Assembly Hall, University Of Illinois

First Half Step of '73 and they get it perfect. A hidden gem in an often-overlooked show.
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Row Jimmy
Feb. 21, 1973
Assembly Hall, University Of Illinois

From a show lost between the great greats of Feb. '73, this song shines brightly. Great for Row Jimmy fans.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

Seemless out of a perfect Here Comes Sunshine. Epic flow, up-tempo, great sounding and flawless jams. What more can a Head need?
4
Row Jimmy
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

A sweet, crystal clear version (3rd performance ever). Beautiful Bobby behind Jer's strong vocal, even Donna's great. Unfortunate cut around 6:00.
5
Truckin'
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

Just beautiful 2nd set opener. This show doesn't get the attention it deserves! Solid jamming.
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Comments

The Eleven
March 17, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Jump on this wild Carousel ride folks. Because this isn't on the archive I hadn't heard it until now, but it's the bomb. From its note-for-note perfect transition out of China Cat to one of their tightest performance of the lyrics, then its broiling-hot furnace of a jam into Caution, this should be up there with the best of them.
New Potato Caboose
March 17, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

While I love this and am happy to have the Download series, I feel like it lacks the crackling high-voltage danger that many of the recordings from the era have. This isn't about their performance, which is f'n brilliant, but the compressed sound. I'm guessing that they had to compromise on crispness to get a better balance in the mix. Still, it's '68 Dead and I love it.
Turn On Your Love Light
March 17, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

The Download series has a warm but muted sound quality that makes this both hot and cool at the same time. This version doesn't have the wild Pig life-coaching that came later, but does have that brilliant '68 ensemble jamming that blows your hair back and steals your face, leaving nothing but perma-grin.
Turn On Your Love Light
March 17, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

The Download series has a warm but muted sound quality that makes this both hot and cool at the same time. This version doesn't have the wild Pig life-coaching that came later, but does have that brilliant '68 ensemble jamming that blows your hair back and steals your face, leaving nothing but perma-grin.
Mama Tried
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Everyone loves the Swing, but don't skip the Mama!
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