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Drums
Dec. 10, 1972
Winterland Arena

Supercharged Billy at the helm deconstructing and building layers of structure like a master architect. Some of his most inventive fills put to record
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Me and My Uncle
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

Notable for coming straight out of Cumberland and the alternate lyrics “And I Grabbed the Bottle, Grabbed Him in the Jaw” A cowboy classic.
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Promised Land
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Firing on all cylinders right out the gate. I'm certain Jerry's fretboard caught fire after that first solo. Impossible not to groove to.
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El Paso
Dec. 4, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Delicate. Like a last waltz of the cowboy and his love, with each lick from Jerry conveying the urgency of the story. Keith makes such an impact here.
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Cumberland Blues
Dec. 4, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Part of the beginning is cut off, but that doesn't stop this train from rolling on down the mines. Short and sweet.
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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Happy 4th!
Dark Star
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Words cannot describe this incredibly abstract and time bending Dark Star. The jam between Keith, Billy, and Phil around the 18 minute mark is one of the best jams I’ve ever heard from the band. This piece of music is a swinging pendulum of deep space exploration and experimentation. Totally awesome.
Wharf Rat
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Just puts you right in that space. Always been partial to 4/24/72 but this one got me as of late. Pure Grateful Dead.
The Other One
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

Medieval and Mythical. Holy space is indeed the perfect way to describe this ascending jam. Just goes as high as it can possible go and reaches truly unbelievable heights. Takes you to the top of mountains and in an instant will shoot you straight into the center of the Earth’s core. Real musical freedom and voodoo magik jammimg near the end to transition into a lovely and reflective Eyes. Truly massive version.
Truckin'
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

Deep space Truckin’. The Other One creeps up with much intensity. Coming in at the speed of light, the jams are as fluid and dynamic as you can get.
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