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Grateful Dead March 5, 1972

Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA | Listen on archive

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8
Good Lovin'
Many twists and turns taken here - Plenty of Pig, too
5
You Win Again
Jerry calls for Keith to solo and he owns it. Great vocals by Jerry and Pig kills on backing organ
2
Black Throated Wind
Wonderful a passionate reading by Bobby
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Notable for the "miracle beer" Bobby passes around to launch the song. "Everybody just wet your tongue". Okaaaaaay.
2
Casey Jones
After a pretty sloppy 1st set, they charge up and nail this one. Phil goes bananas on the out chorus.
1
One More Saturday Night
Blistering encore. One of the fastest and hottest I've ever heard. I think I just wet my pants!!!
2
Not Fade Away
Man, that sure is a lot of screaming!
2
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Another great 1972 version of this rockin' tune.
1
El Paso
I love these early 70's El Paso ditties.
2
Mexicali Blues
Lively, with solid lead vocals and harmonies.
2
Bertha
A soaring melody from Jerry.
2
Mister Charlie
Slow tempo, groovy and funky.
2
Sugaree
Soulful singing from Jerry and sime twangy guitar.
1
Greatest Story Ever Told
Comes charging out of the gate and doesn't let up.
1
Next Time You See Me
Cool Pigpen shortie.
3
Tennessee Jed
Twangy early version.
1
Jack Straw
Nice pacing, starting out slow and gradually gaining speed.
1
Mind Left Body Jam
First MLBJ in between a great Good Lovin'. Pig makes it even more epic rapping all over it.