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1
Casey Jones
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

The band hits another gear toward the end, especially after the false ending. I've never heard Billy go as crazy as this before. Great one!
2
One More Saturday Night
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

This song was a firestorm in the early Keith era - just listen to him bang those keys here! You can practically see the smoke billowing from his keys.
2
New Minglewood Blues
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

Holy Phil! This one has some serious muscle behind it, courtesy of Mr. Lesh's thumping bass. The solos ain't bad either!
1
Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Explosive, propulsive, a juggernaut of barrelhouse piano and tasty Garcia licks. Just what a Sugar Mags should be.
3
You Win Again
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Just the third performance, and it's an A+ banger of a country twanger. I wish they'd kept this song in the rotation.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Man...I think that's just a bit of an overreaction there. I mean, isn't the whole point of the GD's music (and music in general, really) to bring us together - not divide us? ................. Speaking of, I have a fondness for this one, as well as Cornell in general. See, my mom's not a Head by any stretch of the imagination, but she does enjoy their music and it never fails to make her happy. I'll tell ya...driving through the desert mesas of Arizona at sunset, my mom singing along to Fire on the Mountain from this very show, the whole world orange and pink and aglow with the light of the cosmos...that's a moment I wouldn't trade for anything. If that makes me, or her, just a dumb American for enjoying this version...well, I'll gladly take it.
The Other One
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

I can't say enough good things about this early one. Different lyrics, a slightly different vibe from later versions, but my GOD is it a spicy performance. Aggressive, manic, and Garcia's tone is as heavy as it ever got. This is how The Other One should be played - pure volume and energy all the way through.
I Need A Miracle
July 4, 1986
Rich Stadium

Nice and aggressive - great version coming hot on the heels of a good rendition of The Wheel.
You Win Again
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

That’s a great way of putting it! I’ve always thought they totally nailed this song when playing it, but could never put my finger on why it was so good. The way you describe it, the magic might just be in the solo! At the very least, that’s what makes this particular version stand out.
Cassidy
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

"They don't trust me," remarks Bobby after a goofy on-stage discussion about how many bars the jam has. And yet, it's a HOT version with a great jam.