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Submissions

4
Space
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Feedback( but where else to put it?) Almost tuneful,very focused. A great show.
25
The Other One
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Even though it cuts out after 16mins, a really fine 1972 TOO. Worth 16 minutes of anyones time.
2
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 15, 1973
Providence Civic Center

Although only part of set 2 seems to exist, great show. Clean,good energy,starting to get that fall 73 jazziness.
2
Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Keith,Keith ,Keith. A blown count-20?? a laugh, 5 beats and we're off. Give it a whirl. a hidden gem of a show
3
Ship of Fools
June 22, 1976
Tower Theatre

I mostly don't rat SOFs from any year other than 74,but this one is still as good as they get post break.

Comments

Ship of Fools
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Sorry to disagree, but Jerry's vocals throughout this show and night before are awful! Strained, often out of time and forced, even overly aggressive on some of the songs. Too much of whatever substance which didn't enhance the performance.
Eyes Of The World
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

Brilliant. Dreamy , delicate transition to Whatf Rat. Very beautiful. Listening to this today, May 22, 2023.
Hurts Me Too
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Listening to this just now( May 13 2023) . A song I love and this has been overlooked by me, but no more! A top 5 easily. Il est tres beau.
Doin' That Rag
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

Best ever from one of the top Dead shows ever.
Truckin'
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

50 years ago today. Listen to this exciting version. Great Phil bass all the way through. Joy