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7
Not Fade Away
June 4, 1970
Fillmore West

Spectacular thrashing jam. Jerry has an agressive metal sound that I like to call the "Dangerous Dead" from the era.
6
Attics of My Life
June 4, 1970
Fillmore West

For a song notoriously difficult to sing, this one comes of beautifully. June 6th is better, but good to hear them in sequence as the worked on it.
5
Friend of the Devil
June 4, 1970
Fillmore West

Hard to figure that this isn't here already: sweet acoustic intimacy and a clear '70 AUD that does it for me.
4
Candyman
June 4, 1970
Fillmore West

Intimate expression of this song's first, acoustic, right off the LP era. A bit slower, but great vocals and 3-part harmonies.
5
Deep Elem Blues
June 4, 1970
Fillmore West

Pure goodness. Warm AUD, intimate sound. This is the gold.

Comments

Cassidy
Aug. 3, 1982
Starlight Theatre

Churning and swirling, it grows and grows like a dynamo wheelspinner.
Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

The AUD patch at the beginning doesn't remove one iota of this version's enormous musicality and brilliance. Towards the end it sounds like everyone is playing in a different time signature yet moving forward with the grace, fun and bounce specific to the song's unique pulse. Wonderful.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Inventive and flowing with perfect ensemble mindflow. Never gets old. One of the great greats.
Big Railroad Blues
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

If this doesn't getchya out of your chair and get you movin' then check your pulse. A smoker.
I Know You Rider
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

Fuckin' double posts. I'm sorry. But really young heads dig deep into the good old GD on this one.