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Grateful Dead May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum London, UK | Listen on archive
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Wharf Rat
UJB>Jam>Wharf Rat>Dark Star. The Wharf Rat comes out of a soft, full, thoughtful space - a detour on the journey to the Star.
10
Me and Bobby McGee
Crisp and sweet as always, but it's Jerry's fills that really make this version.
10
Black Throated Wind
My "Go-To" Version. Surprised this wasn't already on HV. Jerry's leads are very bluesy and soulful. Really convey the meaning of the song
12
Feelin' Groovy Jam
The ultimate.... last dark star of europe '72. Starts with Keith taking the lead after bass & drum solo. Bob jumps in and finally Jerry. Epic,
14
Comes A Time
Solid,well sung, nice little solo, and it is so sweet after the huge UJB>Wharf Rat>DS>Sugar Mag that comes before it. It just fits in so well.
4
Chinatown Shuffle
Rip-roarin' version. The 2nd set perks up quite a bit after a sleepy 1st. Pig was still on.
10
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
From blisteringly hot, into a sweet-and-light outro > OMSN, turning on a dime. Great fun.
3
Tennessee Jed
Planting the Flag of Civilization on this tight scorcher. New from factory - Inspector #9. Under penalty of law, this tag may not be YEAH GARCIA!
2
El Paso
For a song with less diversity from one version to the next, this one is better than most, and rare coming so late in the show...