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8
High Time
March 7, 1970
Civic Auditorium

Understated and subtle. This is a mysterious beauty. Not for the AUDphobic, it has some sound/tape issues.
3
King Bee
March 1, 1970
Fillmore East

Don't overlook it b/c of a few tape quality issues. This is fundamental '70 Dead and Pig was in fine form.
6
Cumberland Blues
March 1, 1970
Fillmore East

Relentlessly pulsing at a full shitkickin' clip. A few tape speed issues, but whatta time. Excellent.
7
The Other One
March 1, 1970
Fillmore East

High heat, though the levels are set really low and it sounds muffled. Sounds like Pig was playing a Hammond B3 that gives it the extra horsepower.
2
Turn On Your Love Light
Feb. 27, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

The rap gets good and weird, and there's some funny doo-wop backup vocals around minute 17.

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.