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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.
10
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.

Comments

The Other One
Dec. 1, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Thanks a lot Blob Weird. That's one of my favorite versions and I'll check it out again for the tease. I love how the Dead mix everything together - the delicate theme from WRS right in the middle of a sweaty Pig blues... and why not? Sorry about the double post. UPDATE: It's actualy in the outro of TOO after MAMU, not Hard to Handle, but it's certainly there. Cool!
The Other One
Dec. 1, 1971
Boston Music Hall

WRS Prelude "tease" at 3:13 of the reprise. It's absolutely clear. Does anybody know of one earlier? Anybody? Also a very beautiful and great jam after MAMU.
Mission in the Rain
June 29, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Sweet and honest, this song always gives me chills. The Betty Board is oh so nice.
The Other One
Dec. 1, 1971
Boston Music Hall

WRS Prelude "tease" at 3:13 of the reprise. It's absolutely clear. Does anybody know of one earlier? Anybody? Also a very beautiful and great jam after MAMU.
Dark Star
Sept. 19, 1970
Fillmore East

Starts as a whisper and takes its time, filled with silences and, well, space, not "Space". It builds then into the great musical promise that is Dark Star at its most wonderous and beautiful.