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The Other One
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

A massive, heavy, rocketship of a performance: Explosive liftoff, mining expedition to deep space, smoking craters, then a long sweet fast ride home.
13
Brokedown Palace
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

A beautifully rendered rare treat with a nice emotional arc and sweet harmonies.
5
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

Hot building and building jam. One of those shows where just every song rocks. Nothing wrong here...
5
Bertha
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

Great solos, tight ensemble playing kicking of the 2nd set from a great show. Energetic and blazing.
6
They Love Each Other
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

Tight and right. The band is charged up and having fun together. Great energy.
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Comments

Midnight Hour
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

This is probably the first recording of Pigpen-as-life-coach, rapping about just what to do and just how to do it.
Dancin' in the Streets
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

This is one of the '66 gems that start to show just what they could do in an extended jam. It's only about six minutes, but goddamn, it covers a lot of ground. Can you imagine the completely baffled A&R men at this point with absolutely no idea how to package and re-sell them... and then the funny coffee kicks in and the '60s happen.
I Know You Rider
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

Do my ears deceive me or is Pigpen part of the ensemble vocals? That would be a rare thing indeed. I love the Nashville/Bakersfield sound here to this arrangement and Jerry is just brilliant throughout.
Viola Lee Blues
July 29, 1966
P.N.E. Garden Auditorium

Was there anyone else on the scene extending jams like this in '66? Even aside from the Acid Tests and the psychedelic pop, they were so freakin' on at this point.
I Know You Rider
July 29, 1966
P.N.E. Garden Auditorium

Plus one for "jitterbug". So right!
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