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Candyman
April 9, 1970
Fillmore West

2nd one ever, and doesn't flow perfectly yet. They're working out the lovely 3-part harmonies and it's just fantastic transitional Dead.
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Deep Elem Blues
April 9, 1970
Fillmore West

Sweetness in the '70 acoustic key. Confusing setlist/archive on this show, but worth a listen.
5
Mama Tried
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

In spite of a bit of tape wobble, this is an otherwise pristine version, with everyone keyed up right. A tight solo and a fun time.
5
Friend of the Devil
April 3, 1970
Field House, U. of Cincinnati

Fast acoustic pickin' with alternative lyrics. Sounds almost like a 12-string in places. Is that possible?
6
St. Stephen
March 24, 1970
Pirates World

All the power and, let's admit it AMBIVALENCE by our boys is on here. They flub the lyrics but bigbang the jam. We are the answer to the answer, man.
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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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