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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

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

This is why I listen to the Dead.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Check out the C.Miller mix for great rocking balls-out Winter '73 Dead. Perfect mix with every instrument clear and balanced.
They Love Each Other
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Stealth show with pristine versions throughout a perfect 1st set - and then the 2nd set just takes off.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Listening to this one a lot this week, and I agree with ferretstew. The band is just so tight and together. The energy builds and builds, and this version stands out for its coherence and the arc of its composition. I also love 02 Dec., which gets much weirder, but this one shows off their virtuosity.
To Lay Me Down
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Never have I dug this song so much as this version. Sweet but strong.