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Truckin'
Nov. 12, 1971
San Antonio Civic Auditorium

They come charging out of the gate to open a great, maybe underrated Texas tour. Great opener.
1
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 11, 1971
Atlanta Municipal Auditorium

If you can get past some severe tape wobble and speed issues, the mix is oddly clear and Jerry's ideas are just off the chain. Completists only.
15
Dark Star
Nov. 7, 1971
Harding Theatre

A short but fascinating star, starts way out, filled with melodicism and beauty, almost yearns for the TOO>MAMU to emerge out of it. Give it a chance.
6
Tennessee Jed
Nov. 7, 1971
Harding Theatre

Jerry's Strat sound is so perfect here. This whole show (and the 6th) highlight the sound of this era perfectly.
5
Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 7, 1971
Harding Theatre

They're having a great time here, you can tell. Even the monitor problems are the source of fun.

Comments

Here Comes Sunshine
Nov. 21, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Much more spacious (not Space though - no inter-galactic rocket ride here) with a relaxed and airy vibe, like a mellow walk in an open field. Nice version.
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Sure does: Nothing at all disposable in this 2nd set. In 100 years people will still point to this as a perfect example of what the Dead could do.
Stella Blue
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Come for the Playin'>UJB>Dew>UJB>Playin' sandwich... stay for the beautiful and hot stella dessert. Love the high-energy, high harmonies.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

I keep coming back to this one and finding new things in it. Deserves its place at the top of the heap.
Black Throated Wind
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Man. That's really a beautiful one. I know, it's Veneta, but there are reasons why it's so popular.