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2
The Other One
Nov. 6, 1971
Harding Theater

This magnificent monster could easily be near the top for '71. The show has electrical problems in 1st set, but not here. Listen to it.
4
Sing Me Back Home
Nov. 6, 1971
Harding Theater

Show has a metallic twangy sound, to great effect here: turns this sweet tune into a hot industrial number.
3
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 6, 1971
Harding Theater

Goes into a "The Main Ten" jam at 3:05 typical of the first month or so with Keith. Plus Phil is going bananas back there.
4
Tennessee Jed
Nov. 6, 1971
Harding Theater

Jerry's bites down like an acid crocodile. Hot electric wires and sharp as a tack phrasing....
4
Sugaree
Nov. 6, 1971
Harding Theater

Listen past a few sound and static issues and you have a real beaut of a cruiser here. A solid doo-wop pulse gives it a different flavor too.a

Comments

Bird Song
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

Played a full step lower than in later years.
Hard to Handle
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

Jerry soloing behind Pig's lead here (and elsewhere) is too hot. Get's the sap running.
Sugaree
Oct. 17, 1983
Olympic Center

This is a perfect version: Energetic, but not cokey, clear vocals, and soaring, driven, take-control solos. I'll take this ride anytime.
Turn On Your Love Light
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Great vintage dead. Everyone was on for the show and Pig was blazing from beginning to end. Think I'll (a year later) add that around 18:00 they get into some very cool melodic inventions. Nice nice nice.
El Paso
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Would love to hear it, but the versions of this date on the Archive with El Paso seem to be DPs, not-for-streaming. Any ideas why the different songlists for this great date?