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1
Cryptical Envelopment
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

A well delivered Cryptical opening a psyhadelic flood gate for a very strong single kit drums and an adventurious Other One.
2
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

This is an early stripped down version. There's no extended jam, or Donna screaming, just the basic song, deliverd well!
1
Not Fade Away
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

Single kit opening, Phil comes in changing the bass line then transitions into a tasty, energetic Not Fade Away on a Goin Down the Road sandwich.
4
Truckin'
Feb. 19, 1971
Capitol Theater

First song of the first show of Micky's hiatus from the band. Billy more then makes up for his absense, providing a hard, rolicking, steady beat.
9
Tennessee Jed
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

A must listen Jed!

Comments

Death Don't Have No Mercy
March 28, 1969
Student Center

As everyone on this site knows, there where some adequate and some very good Dead performances. Then there where the shows where they broke through to another level; often dictated by Jerry's level of energy and inventiveness. This is one of these performances! This version has no place on the low end of the votes. This is often the case with some of the early songs and shows. This was when these songs where fresh and had there place in the culture of the time. They really deserve to be listened to!
The Other One
April 15, 1970
Winterland Arena

This a sonic adventure!
The Other One
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

Classic 69 Fillmore psychedelia. This is one of the best O1s, I know that's saying something! Pure Energy by every one. Listen up!
Morning Dew
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Thanks for that info, DS67. It sounds like this has been a mystery for a long time. Have you listened to this one DS67? It sounds like the same room and mix as the 10/12 and 10/13 shows. That's what makes me think that it could be the last remnant of the lost 10/11 show. I guess we'll never know for sure. I hope more people listen to this one. It deserves a much higher ranking!
Morning Dew
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

They didn't play this song very much in 68. The last time they played this song before this show was 03/30. And they only played Dew in a few shows after this Avalon run. None of those versions compare to this one in recording quality, energy level or musicianship.The best of 68 by far and one of my favorite versions!