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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
May 29, 1971
Winterland Arena

High, high energy NFA>GDTRFB>NFA really worth checking out, absolutley rockin' version
6
Turn On Your Love Light
Aug. 15, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

Super swinging version, Pig and Lesh all over this
4
Cumberland Blues
Aug. 15, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

This is a fiery cumberland, high flying and sick, Lesh is a all over this whole show, and is on point this entire cumberland
9
The Other One
Aug. 15, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

A representation of the great form the band was in mid August 1971. This Truckin'>Other One is just a killer experience, including some phil bombs
6
Not Fade Away
March 24, 1971
Winterland Arena

Smokin' NFA>GDTRFB>NFA, powerful and rhythmic, hard rockin' and one of the hottest NFA of 71'

Comments

High Time
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

As good a version as you will ever hear
Jack A Roe
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

This has a real authentic sense to it. Sounds slightly Irish and the fills are reminiscent of some folk influences, and I love the way garcias voice molds with the lyrics. Some good energy but I wouldn't necessarily call it hot. All in all a great jack a roe.
Me and My Uncle
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

Heard of this famous Chateau, but never heard this show. Its a good one, thats for sure. Thanks for pointing this one out. I can always count on your picks from 1971. This M&mU has some nice rhythmic patterns, and a strong concise solo.
Bird Song
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Soars...
Sugaree
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

In this version Garcia's solos are exceedingly emotional. Outside of the band, perhaps something important may have been on his mind. He plays his emotions right through the strings, and right through the vocals. So heartfelt, so emotive, and so good. This is a version to remember, and is a good representation of Garcia's advanced guitar skill. Show this to any nay-sayer and if they don't turn in to Garcia's skill then they have an ugly misconception of how to judge a guitar player.