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Submissions

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High Time
Feb. 23, 1970
The Auditorium

Bliss. Feb. '70 is full of peak Dead. This doesn't disappoint.
5
Katie Mae
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

As beautiful as they come.
10
The Eleven
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

Why not here yet? This show has it all, and this Eleven just slays it. Balls out, high-energy jams from everyone.
3
Not Fade Away
Feb. 12, 1970
Ungano's Night Club

Like the night before, this just blazes with crackling electric fire. Great mix and channel separation with Bobby nice and clear helps. Overlooked.
5
St. Stephen
Feb. 12, 1970
Ungano's Night Club

Crisp recording with nicely mixed Bobby on separate channel = rare treat in this tight Stephen. Great show.

Comments

Mind Left Body Jam
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

A bit faster with a stronger back beat, this one stands out for its forward motion - not a 'lay back and watch the clouds float by' MLB - and then it tricks you into a slow bluesy mode before the Spanish Jam. They were clearly having fun inventing new melodies, moods, and places in the jam.
Bird Song
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Certainly rates higher than its present two votes! Giver 'er a listen heads: This is a glorious adventurous beauty right on the cusp of transition from the '72 to the '73 sound. The real deal.
Eyes Of The World
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Relentless driving jam of intense musicianship: It just never gives an inch, then suddenly floats like a dandelion seed on a summer breeze into a magical China Doll. Boy did these guys know how to treat their audience well, that's for sure.
The Other One
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

First (?) WRS quote in the re-entry after MAMU. Unmistakably there in the first minute. Cool to know they were working out what would become Wake of the Flood material as early as this.
Bertha
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Phil zone heaven on a version very different from others of its time - like they decided to experiment with it just for fun. Underloved, different tempo, different vibe. Lots of fun.