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Ramble On Rose
Sept. 15, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Jerry's vocals are rarely stronger. At one point he's growling it out like he's spittin' nails.
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He's Gone
Sept. 15, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Kicking off a killer 2nd set, with a beautiful outro and a smooth smooth jam.
3
Jack Straw
Sept. 15, 1972
Boston Music Hall

In spite of some tuning problems, this one cooks. This whole set showcases Jerry's fast frets. Great stuff.
2
El Paso
Sept. 15, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Sweet master class on background soloing with Jerry's lickety-split runaway desperado fretwork backing Bobby up.
6
Black Throated Wind
Sept. 15, 1972
Boston Music Hall

This starts with understated, almost hesitant steps, then builds into a towering emotional rage. Its arc fits its words. Great stuff.
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Viola Lee Blues
April 6, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

A cappella finish after someone apparently kicked out their instrument amps right at the end. Good old Grateful Dead just said "F. it, let's keep singing". Love it.
King Bee
April 17, 1971
Dillon Gym

Real blues. Pigpen was on this night and the show belongs to him.
Wharf Rat
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Thanks MerryJerry Wacked: You're right. This is an exploratory, muscular and gorgeous version. Seems they were putting a lot of energy in this song all tour. Brother Bertrando left us a great AUD not to be missed.
Playin' In The Band
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

An absolutely smoking, brilliant Playin'. A wild ride full of the wheels within wheels of groupmind. Sounds like they could have been headed into a MLB jam before they arrived at Wharf Rat. And the reprise kicks serious ass.
Wharf Rat
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

May - June '74 Wharf Rats just slay me. This one is so beautiful. My god, is it beautiful.
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