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Cryptical Envelopment
Dec. 28, 1970
Legion Stadium

An overlooked joy. A really well performed CE>Drums>TOO> CE reprise
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Dupree's Diamond Blues
April 22, 1969
The Ark

An overlooked Dupree's
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Truckin'
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

Starts with a marching band type whistle and takes off. Usual struggle with the lyrics, but no worse than usual. The band are having fun having this s
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Passenger
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

tight, on point rocker from a show that is worth a listen. The band are having fun. Wait til the 2nd set!
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Around and Around
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

Pure mad mental, as we used to say in Scotland. WOW, they really just let rip. Good track to dance to if you need to work of some high energy
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Deal
March 28, 1981
Grugahalle

I confess that I'm not usually a fan of much from the 80's-even GD.However, DEAL is an exception. Yes I love the 70's versions, but as a reviewer elsewhere says, they are [often] safe and staid. I agree. I get frustrated and think of how Jerry could have ripped it up as he did from the 76 tour->. Barton Hall is good but far from the best. Go to You tube and see this show. Jerry let's rip on this. Yowzer!
High Time
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Really strong vocals from Jerry and a little fancy harmonizing on the side from Donna-lovely guitar work-hmmm,pleasant
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

An absolute top 10 show from start to finish. One of Dick's great picks!
Ship of Fools
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

The next gig at Boston is even better!
Ship of Fools
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Yup,I think that this one takes it too. For me the only really great S.O.F's are from 1974 when Keith gets that old time'y gospel flavour going and Jerry voice is still sweet and he nails the words,and even Bob and Donna's soulful Woah- woah's are just exactly perfect!
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