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Bertha
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Revs up the rowdy crowd, tight and powerful 2nd set opener in a brilliant show. The AUD is a bit rough in places, but gives it great atmosphere. Hot.
8
Mister Charlie
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Ignore the audiophobes and get into it. Pig and Jerry both totally on. The band is exploding with energy. Overlooked show, and Dave knew it.
4
Black Peter
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

Strong and powerful, like all the best versions of BP. Deep emotions on great pulse to this one.
3
Me and My Uncle
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

Great sound. Some tuning/monitor problems earlier but by this they've worked it out. Nice clean version in what turns out to be a killer show.
2
Hard to Handle
May 29, 1971
Winterland Arena

Don't pass this by because of the AUD issues. Stands up to all the top H2Hs here. The jam and energy are outrageous.

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.