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Cold Rain and Snow
July 12, 1970
Fillmore East

One of the under-appreciated masterpieces of the Dead canon, this one stretches out nicely. Mellow, but adventurous. Love this one.
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Easy Wind
July 12, 1970
Fillmore East

Great harp solo, solid smoldering jam. Pig's voice is brilliant.
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Rosalie McFall
July 12, 1970
Fillmore East

A sweet and subtle acoustic gem, with some of the NRPS boys.
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Katie Mae
July 12, 1970
Fillmore East

So deep. The crowd interaction is brilliant, and Pig just scoops everyone right up. The AUD funkiness just adds that extra depth.
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Candyman
July 12, 1970
Fillmore East

One of the midnight shows that confuse historians, but one of the sweet-harmony Candymans that just slay me. No confusion there.
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

This one really deserves its spot on the front page, even for a a song played 300 times more or less over the years. Like much of this show it seems tentative at times but of a sudden turns just colossally confident. The oomph that everyone mentions is real, and they orchestrate the highs and lows to perfection.
The Music Never Stopped
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Absolute face melter. Kicks off an absolute dream sequence in the 2nd set.
Bertha
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Keith is woodshedding throughout this. Gives us a master blaster class of razzle and dazzle during the whole number. He's got ten fingers on each hand if he's got one!
Its All Over Now
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Teases "Blackbird" in the noodling after, which is honestly my favorite part of this version. Not to disrespect the song, but it didn't move me. This JGB with Bobby doing an acoustic Blackbird sure did, however, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMsS-fIhWuk
Me and My Uncle
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Not only is this the first version since 17.06.1975 (not since 1974 as said here), but this may be the very first pure disco beat they played in concert. Disco-dead might not be everybody's favourite cuppa, but it certainly did happen.... Enjoy it you cardboard cowboys!!!
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