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15
Sing Me Back Home
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Elegance defined. Some of the sweetest vocal harmonies of the era. Nailed it.
20
Good Lovin'
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Phil and Pigpen interplay like few others I know. Brilliant and clear, with a thumping good vibe.
20
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Show is all highlights, and NFA-GDRFB-NFA caps it in style. Listen to the whole set for full effect and feel the love.
2
Promised Land
Sept. 15, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Kesey video after 12 min. of Ollin Arrageed, worth every second: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMAKJfuP4II
1
Beat it on Down The Line
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

Holy smokes! They took their vitamins today. Catch 'em if you can or get out of the way. Roller coaster version.

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.