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Big River
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Raw and raucous, this one packs quite a wallop for its size.
3
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 21, 1973
Assembly Hall, University Of Illinois

A mellow version featuring a rather unique outro portion for ’73. Truckin’>Eyes>Stella
16
New Minglewood Blues
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

One of those ‘I can’t believe it’s not here yet’s. This thing was forged from hot iron.
12
Morning Dew
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

The satisfying conclusion of a good sequence. A sibling of 11/13/72.
8
Take A Step Back
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

Bobby is pretty good on this one. It's right after 'Promised Land'.

Comments

The Race Is On
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Things just barely don't get too thoughtful on this one. One of those familiarly pleasant times where the ethos of the cover tune and of the Dead interact logarithmically to produce the real deal; or, as some say, magic.
Cumberland Blues
Nov. 17, 1972
Century II Convention Hall

Parrot, you are definitely right--and I've also been unable to ID it. Sort of a tip of the tongue (brain?) sort of thing.
They Love Each Other
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Charlie Boges, you are ultimately 100% right. I am ashamed of my fuddy duddiness. Every other TLEO leaves me wishing this was the solo.
Playin' In The Band
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Another reason why '74 might represent the apotheosis of the Playin' jam.
El Paso
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Moonwalk-smooth transitions sandwiching the smell of leather and the sparkle of gold teeth. Great recording on 'Steppin' Out'.