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bcarter

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2
Estimated Prophet
March 6, 1981
Stanley Theater

Excellent Estimated>Franklin’s. ‘81 was a great year for this song..
4
The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down
May 21, 1971
Keystone Korner

Garcia Live Vol. 15 version with Merle
1
Good Lovin'
Feb. 27, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Billy and Mickey cut loose, then Phil takes over..
1
Black Peter
Feb. 27, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Love the tempo. Not too fast and not too slow.. excellent phrasing in Jerry’s first solo
1
Me and My Uncle
Feb. 27, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Nice slower tempo, and that vintage 1970 Jerry tone..

Comments

Playin' In The Band
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Killer. Like others above me, I prefer this one over 12/2/73
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

^ DS67 thanks for the heads up brother! Can’t wait to hear this show in Betty board quality
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

Spinning this DP today for the first time in a long time and I forgot how incredible this version is..
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 30, 1977
Winterland Arena

Complete show in color on YouTube. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UsB3-4dXvB8&t=5685s
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

DP36 is plagued with guitar tuning issues that really undercut the brilliance of the playing at this show (I'm looking at you, Bird Song). However, they get in tune just enough to lay down this masterpiece, led by Keith putting on a clinic in jazz chording.