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Beat it on Down The Line
Sept. 3, 1972
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

Jerry’s solo is off the walls crazy. A train going top speed and I promise that train won’t slow down! Great energy here overall.
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Cryptical Envelopment
Nov. 11, 1970
49th Street Rock Palace

As Jerry shouts, “You know he had to die.” BANG! A massive gunshot right on rhythm. Great reprise with great drum work from Billy and Mickey.
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The Other One
Nov. 11, 1970
49th Street Rock Palace

Jerry takes off and soars. Gets really heavy, and out there FAST. Experimental passages and new themes explored. This is what the Dead do best.
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Drums
Nov. 11, 1970
49th Street Rock Palace

Billy and Mickey flowing in and out of the main TOO rhythms. They’re both putting each other to the test as they really get deep in this one.
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Uncle John's Band
July 11, 1970
Fillmore East

“At this risk of being repetitious we’re going to do another song in the key of G.”-Bob Weir. This version is quite sweet. Patchy audio, great version

Comments

Cumberland Blues
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Hypersonic electric jugband blues jamming times a thousand. Billy right on top of the beat pushing the band to its limits, and Phil’s really shows his metaphorical upright bass chops here, playing a thumping rhythm that’s truly infectious. Jerry is cutting some grass showing his acid infused banjo bluegrass lines that cascade so thoroughly and clearly, that it really makes you jump out of your chair and have your jaw dropped for a good 5 or so minutes. June 74 is one of those rare months in Grateful Dead history that shines through in the over 2000 shows they’ve played. Another massive peak in their mountain range of shows throughout the year. I wish there was a seastones submission, because this would be near the top.
Greatest Story Ever Told
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Really fun version, very loose and squiggly that even has Bobby chuckling during the middle of one of his verses. This was like riding on a cloud going multiple different directions at once. Somewhere between the state of solid and liquid.
Playin' In The Band
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

One of the most intense of the tour, Jerry uses his feedback to create this cosmic haunting wailing that reaches to the absolute edge of our universe. Ultraviolet high octane magic carpet ride that takes you through really esoteric landscapes. Stunning version.
Tennessee Jed
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Jerry’s phrasing is really putting a smile on my face this morning. He sidewinds through multiple different melodies during his solo’s that keep me utterly engaged. When Tennessee Jed is good, it’s GOOD. Great Europe 72 mojo.
Wharf Rat
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Great version. My favorites of the tour are 5/25/72, and 4/24/72 coming seamlessly out of Dark Star. The music comes alive here and possesses the band and shows the audience the power and beauty of how this beautiful tune can sound especially such a treacherous journey through The Other One. The performance before this was the life of August West, and here you hear him reflect on it. The way the band is able to create their own stories, is unlike any other.