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Space
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Feedback( but where else to put it?) Almost tuneful,very focused. A great show.
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The Other One
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Even though it cuts out after 16mins, a really fine 1972 TOO. Worth 16 minutes of anyones time.
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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 15, 1973
Providence Civic Center

Although only part of set 2 seems to exist, great show. Clean,good energy,starting to get that fall 73 jazziness.
2
Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Keith,Keith ,Keith. A blown count-20?? a laugh, 5 beats and we're off. Give it a whirl. a hidden gem of a show
3
Ship of Fools
June 22, 1976
Tower Theatre

I mostly don't rat SOFs from any year other than 74,but this one is still as good as they get post break.
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Comments

Black Peter
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

It's actually played twice-an electric version in set 1 which is also very heady. But the second version, ....well what can I say. This song is one of my faves and I adore these 197 acoustic versions. slow and hypnotic. Quick, go run and see!
Black Peter
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Tender and well sung and well played-a must for Black Peter. Best of 1974? Possibly. I think that the amazing Eyes and that huge 2nd set jam mean that a lot of the other songs get overlooked. However, every one is really well played. This is one of those Stellar GD nights.
Ship of Fools
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

An excellent version, deserves to be much higher. Listen out for Keith, some tasty playing.This is one of those shows where every song, even the ballads and the cowboy tunes are excellent.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

After 3 1/2 hours of the very best of 1974 Dead we encore with this excellent version of US Blues. Rock and Roll Jerry.
Ship of Fools
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

much better than the later versions as Jerry is still in good voice in 77
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