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Smokestack Lightnin'
Dec. 4, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Gut bucket blues. Pure danger from Blue Ron. Hard to figure why this ain't already here.
3
You Win Again
Dec. 4, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Sweet little rare tune.
6
Tennessee Jed
Dec. 4, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

One of those versions where it sounds like every note is just the embodiment of perfection.
2
Uncle John's Band
Dec. 2, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Shredding solo over the 7/4 section and lots of dark power here, though there are some mix issues and maybe some tape speed wobble. Clean versions?
13
The Other One
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Totally overlooked: An intricate, mercurial, and explosive monster masterwork. Overshadowed by but totally different from the enormous 12/02.

Comments

The Other One
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Huuuuuuuuugely fuuuuuuuckin' maaaaaaaasive. You'll understand.
Cassidy
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

Kicks ass. I'm not so familiar with '82, but this one convinces me to explore a bit deeper. Lovely.
Morning Dew
Nov. 1, 1973
McGaw Memorial Hall - Northwestern University

Nothing in this incomplete 2nd Set should be missed. Nov. '73 is a great place to start anyone on the Dead and it's a pity this show's not complete. This this Dew is an immaculate beautyand it's part of an insane Dew>PITB>UJB>PITB megajam.
Dark Star
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Starts really pretty, then gets even smoother as it lifts into the outer atmosphere. Before you know it you're hitting light speed before one of the most beautiful MLB jams of all time - it really feels like the sound of an out-of-body experience. Just so good, just exactly perfect.
Mountains of the Moon
Jan. 18, 1969
CBS Studios in West Hollywood

Correction? Date on Setlist Program is 10 July '69. Didn't realize this was a double post until too late.