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7
Truckin'
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

Bobby and Keith have a really brilliant exchange in the background here. Great version.
5
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

In a show overshadowed by its neighbors, this one stands out for coming together just brilliantly. Show needs more love.
7
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Blisteringly hot group solo from about 4:25 onward, including a Phil episode of pure beautiful berserkness.
5
Mister Charlie
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Great funk just right in that sweet, rockin' spot. Pig's voice is on, Jerry's on fire, and Keith sounds great.
2
Not Fade Away
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Tremendous energy and a beautiful jam with a long China Cat jam in the first bit. What the Dead are all about.
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Dancin' in the Streets
Dec. 1, 1966
Studio demo

Jerry's tone and ideas - he chordal jamming as opposed to his single-note lines - remind me of the work that he did with Jefferson Airplane at right about this time while recording Surrealistic Pillow. Plus, and it's a big plus, this jam goes into a whole different place from the others of the time. For a bit it's a whirling Dervish or Algerian Nouba sound before Bobby cuts back in with the vocals, then a four-on-the-floor outro. Great stuff.
Viola Lee Blues
Dec. 1, 1966
Studio demo

Definitely shows the progress they were making towards the Anthem era of deep deep psychedelic group-mind.
Cold Rain and Snow
Dec. 1, 1966
Studio demo

The dates may be dubious, but the playing isn't. This rocks. Check out Phil throwing bombs, way back in '66.
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Nov. 29, 1966
The Matrix

Pretty much a pimp anthem at this point. This one is dirty... and an amazing statement from '66 about where they'd go with Pig in the lead for the next five years.
Early Morning Rain
Nov. 29, 1966
The Matrix

Ultra-rarity and so much fun. What a treat.
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