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Hard to Handle
Jan. 21, 1971
Freeborn Hall, University of California

Completely overlooked UC Davis show that exists only on an aud. But this version smokes.
2
Smokestack Lightnin'
Jan. 21, 1971
Freeborn Hall, University of California

Unusual (and nicely done) transition into Truckin'.

Comments

Bird Song
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

I prefer it to Veneta and I prefer the aud to the soundboard, and I die on these hills.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Without question. Fuses the energy of the spring '72 versions with the expanse of '73 and '74. Veneta numbers are always rated highly, sometimes absurdly so. This one is justified.
St. Stephen
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Love the long, jazzy jam. Don't remember anything like it in a post-break St. Stephen.
And We Bid You Goodnight
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Agreed, Donna really brings something to this.
New Orleans
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

I'm actually glad this show exists only on auds -- can't imagine a board would capture they response half of the call-response in this song like the auds do. Others here have rightly described this unique set as being filled with garage band vibe. What better way to capture a garage band than with a shaky aud? Also, I really love 1970 Dead.
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