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Grateful Dead Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall Oklahoma City, OK | Listen on archive
21
Bird Song
The '72 vintages are so silky smooth and this one is no exception. Jerry's vocals aren't prone to the frog-croaks of later years.This glides on wings.
82
Playin' In The Band
Got half an hour to kill? Lose yourself in one of the greatest, mind-blowing, spacious, jamming, jazzy, monster PITB's in history.
17
Wharf Rat
Excellent! Nice extended jam at end. Phils sounds like he is playing lead guitar with his bass.
8
Cumberland Blues
Another blazing version from a prime Cumberland year. Doesn't quite match 11/17, but is still oh so fine.
7
Box of Rain
Having held "sing something Phil" banners, I always had a soft spot for BoR. This one is tightly played and powerfuly sung. Good stuff!
3
Big Railroad Blues
Turns on a dime from the cerebral extended PiTB jam into a coal-burnin' tight jam with force and power. Hot stuff showing off their limitless range.
4
Me and Bobby McGee
Not everyone's favorite song, but I love it. This is an uptempo, airplay-tight, and beautifully sung version. Faster than most.
2
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Kind of shocked so many songs from this show hadn't been nominated...top-notch '72 IMO, and this China>Rider is no exception...
1
Ramble On Rose
I tend to prefer these earlier versions when it was bouncy and didn't overstay its welcome...