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You Win Again
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Sounds like it could have been a top 40 CW chart topper. Something clean and pure about it - maybe one drummer helps on this tune.
5
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Crystal clear sound and tight show opener in this hot hot pre-Europe run. The vocals are on and the transition rocks.
1
Sugaree
March 22, 1972
Academy of Music

Super-strengthed version with a solid, driving pulse. They took their vitamins this day: The whole show's has that bursting-at-seams energy.
2
Casey Jones
March 22, 1972
Academy of Music

Insane explosive blowout for the set-closer. Caps an excellent first set with extraordinary energy.
1
Jack Straw
March 22, 1972
Academy of Music

Perfect.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

More love here. After a firework-filled Sugar Mag opener, this lovely lady puts the solid groove down. Jerry just gives more and more and more.
Dark Hollow
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

I try to avoid absolutes, but this is (currently) my favorite acoustic set. Beaut of a Dark Hollow here, folks. Bobby's voice is just perfect.
Big River
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

I'll take this one, thank you. Takes this tune way up over the top with high energy soloing. Great great show.
Big Railroad Blues
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

Convincing evidence for 1970 this. Brilliant, perfect acoustic Dead.
New Speedway Boogie
July 3, 1970
McMahon Stadium

Okay, I'll take the bait: you got a link that's not on the archive? Let us know. I'd love to hear some rare privileged early speedway dead.