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Sugaree
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium
So perfect, it's hard to believe that people could improvise music like this together. This amazing show deserves a clean-up!
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Big River
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall
Overlooked: Between one of this site's favorite HCSs and one of its favorite Dark Stars is a perfect, articulate, and virtuoso version of Big River.
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Casey Jones
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall
Just outrageous. Problematic show b/c of mix and cuts in the source. Not here: just a blizzard of jam.
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall
Show is overlooked b/c mix problems, but they're absolutely on fire and this version shreds like all get-out. Call C. Miller for this one please!
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Playin' In The Band
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall
Could be massively heady, but Billy is so high in the mix that it's hard to follow others. Any cleaner versions out there? Has everything but the mix.
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Scarlet Begonias
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden
More love here. After a firework-filled Sugar Mag opener, this lovely lady puts the solid groove down. Jerry just gives more and more and more.
Dark Hollow
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East
I try to avoid absolutes, but this is (currently) my favorite acoustic set. Beaut of a Dark Hollow here, folks. Bobby's voice is just perfect.
Big River
May 9, 1977
War Memorial
I'll take this one, thank you. Takes this tune way up over the top with high energy soloing. Great great show.
Big Railroad Blues
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East
Convincing evidence for 1970 this. Brilliant, perfect acoustic Dead.
New Speedway Boogie
July 3, 1970
McMahon Stadium
Okay, I'll take the bait: you got a link that's not on the archive? Let us know. I'd love to hear some rare privileged early speedway dead.
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Wharf Rat, Winterland Arena, Dec. 31, 1977
Sugaree, Alexandra Palace, Sept. 11, 1974
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