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The Other One
Nov. 16, 1970
Fillmore East

Whether it's the 16th or 23rd, it's a killerdillerthriller. Ripping version, with a perfect transition from Truckin'.
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Big Railroad Blues
Nov. 16, 1970
Fillmore East

Energy and power that struts its stuff. This show seems direly overlooked. Very nice mix and sound quality.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 16, 1970
Fillmore East

Beautiful jam and transition. The mix shows off Bobby nicely, which is rare for the era. His contribution is beautiful here. Enjoy.
2
King Bee
Nov. 16, 1970
Fillmore East

Sultry swaggering deeply opiated vibe, with a hot harp solo. Was this Pig or Will Scarlet?
3
Cold Rain and Snow
Nov. 16, 1970
Fillmore East

Exceptional version, slightly mellower tempo, with great harmonies and tight jamming. Surprised it's not here yet.
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Comments

What's Become of the Baby
April 26, 1969
The Electric Theatre

Thanks, brother. That makes good sense to me.
What's Become of the Baby
April 26, 1969
The Electric Theatre

Where does this circulate? Not on DP 26 with the rest of the show and I'd love to hear it. There's a beautiful but short version of Hunter singing it live on YouTube as gentle minuet. Apparently it started as a real song and got outer-spheres weird in the studio. This the only known live version (or tape over live feedback) of it and remains my grail point for hardcore psychedelic Dead. Any leads out there?
Uncle John's Band
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

Note for note perfect Dead. This show is unbelievably full of outrageously beautiful playing, it blows me away how under-the-radar this is. I know it's a cliché but this one is really a "forgotten gem".
Empty Pages
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

Played just two times ever, right before Pigpen went into hospital. Wonder if they would have kept it in rotation otherwise? It's a pretty hard-rocking low and dirty blues, and a rare gem indeed. Nice mix on the C. Miller cleanup.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 17, 1974
Winterland Arena

This one could go much higher on the list. Brilliant jam, great transition. Pretty much perfect.
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