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Grateful Dead May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum London, | Listen on archive
48
Cold Rain and Snow
From Steppin Out 72, they hold down a bold & strong groove throughout w. the heartfelt vocals of the era
18
Two Souls in Communion
To me, this one is just exactly perfect. Pigpen's swan song. Definitely my favorite arrow in his quiver.
6
Jack Straw
Very sweetly played and sung. Could easily have been the version picked for "Europe '72."
10
Truckin'
*Yet another* stellar Truckin' from Europe '72. It would be unconscionable not to acknowledge its greatness here.
4
Sugar Magnolia
Man, they're having a blast. Totally firing on all cylinders, and clipping along at 90mph. Great stuff.
5
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Reminded me of "Linus and Lucy" in some places - Pristine!
3
One More Saturday Night
Not the very best, but all of the Europe '72 versions deserve to be on here...
2
Beat it on Down The Line
I've yet to hear a '72 version that doesn't kick at least some degree of ass, and this is no exception...