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Sugaree
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

One of the (for me) rare versions of Sugaree that never drags, but keeps building and building with great intensity.
3
Dark Hollow
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

Pure sweetness.
8
Jack A Roe
Nov. 17, 1978
Rambler Room

Great feeling and beautiful acoustic Dead harmonies at their best.
24
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Nov. 17, 1978
Rambler Room

Gorgeous acoustic version in a superb gem of a concert. Jer's voice is perfect, the emotional arc soars. A mini masterpiece.
3
Space
Nov. 30, 1979
Stanley Theater

Wait for it, then run in fear from it. The boys had something ferocious in mind here.

Comments

Cold Rain and Snow
March 25, 1966
Trouper's Hall

Apparently Bear was recording this to be played back on mono, so the organ jam would be featured but not so explosive. Whodathunkit? In any case, this is just so fucking brilliant that I want to jump in my time machine and zip back just to be a spectral hallucination vibrating just out of the corner of Billy's eye as he kicks the shit out of this beautiful packed-with-energy annuciato: The Dead are Coming, Here Come the Dead.
Beat it on Down The Line
March 12, 1966
Danish Center

Baby Bobby: Shimmy shimmy shake shake, baby baby baby! This is twisty rock and roller Baby Bobby stuff here. Consider for a moment that he was 18 years old at this point. Hot damn.
You Don't Love Me
Feb. 25, 1966
Ivar Theater

Brilliant rarity.
Caution
Feb. 25, 1966
Ivar Theater

Listening to all of '66 and this feels like the very first fully realized one.
Cold Rain and Snow
Feb. 25, 1966
Ivar Theater

Fans of this song need to hear this! It's down to the bare bones, young, raw and full of passion.