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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

Caution
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

All you need, indeed: Blisteringly hot, Phil and Pigpen in overdrive, tripped out raps, exploratory spacemelts....
Viola Lee Blues
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

Just brilliant. Speeds up, slows down, but always tight. Primal? Pre-primal? This is also the show with the epic Caution which ends up on Anthem.
China Cat Sunflower
Jan. 17, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

The organ part on this version is just beautiful and Pig's just on through the whole gig. I love the early Dead and this show just keeps on giving.
New Potato Caboose
Jan. 20, 1968
Eureka Municipal Auditorium

Some of the best playing from Pig on any Dead recording. He's right in the pocket. This is why I dig the primal dead.
Viola Lee Blues
Aug. 4, 1967
O'Keefe Center

Just blazing! Massive early dead.