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4
Stella Blue
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

And when you hear that song come crying like the wind
2
Casey Jones
Sept. 15, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Watch yo speed
4
Black Throated Wind
Sept. 3, 1972
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

4
Ship of Fools
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

I still might warn a few
1
Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Pretty

Comments

Tennessee Jed
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

This, like Peggy O and some other Jerry tunes from this show, is overrated because of the show's rep. This is painful to listen to. Vocals matter on some songs and no the strained vocals don't make it more soulful.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

I don't notice FG as much in 73 as 74. It's more just kind of there sometimes in 73. But this one is nice and big with, as pointed out, a lengthy lead-up. Rider is strong to quite strong here.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Fall 72 is the peak (and I'd put it up there with any Dead song peaks, just one incredible version after another), but 73 is damn good too even into the Fall. 11/9 is one of the best. 12/2 and DP1 obviously. 12/12 is a sleeper.
Casey Jones
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Fall 73: Even the Casey Jones catches your ear amirite. I need to revisit this version/show don't remember it, but I listened to 11/20 today and sure enough that has a pretty nice Casey closing the first set.
Stella Blue
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

B U T ful