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    The unexpected return of the masters of the Grateful Dead's triumphant show at the Albuquerque Civic Auditorium, November 17, 1971, yields great rewards. The Dead came in HOT for their first New Mexico show. Aided by clarity and precision and abetted by confidence and focus, they finessed old standards with definitive takes. With Keith now blending in seamlessly on keys, the first set offered up a triple shot of electric Blues, an exceptional "You Win Again," and a stellar "One More Saturday Night" to wrap things up. And the second set, well, it might just be unlike any you've ever heard. Archivist David Lemieux urges you to turn it up and do it loudly. We won't dare spoil all the surprises, but pay special attention to the rippin' "Sugar Magnolia," the aggressively monstrous "The Other One," and the highly-danceable "Not Fade>GDTRFB>Not Fade." Rounding out the 3CDs, you'll find selections from Pigpen's return tour at Ann Arbor, MI, 12/14/71. Subscribers will get nearly all of the complete show as this year's bonus disc.

    As always, Dave's Picks Volume 26 has been mastered to HDCD specs from the original analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman and is limited to 18,000 individually-numbered copies*.

    *Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

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    Yes, with respect to trainwrecked I have to agree with Charlie. Prohibition just doesn't work. I was a teenager in the 1970s, in England, and all sorts of drugs were easily obtainable. I knew very little about any of them, and learnt by trial and error. I am lucky to be alive-having a few close calls before I got to 20. I think that life would be so much safer for young people if recreational drugs could be legalized, and information was made available about safe use. In England a few years ago, because cannabis is still illegal here, a legal alternative was concocted called "spice". Its ingredients seemed to vary, but the overall effect was complete intoxication. It was a brain damaging mixture that led to addiction, seizures, violent behaviour, mental distress-in fact it seemed to induce most of the most unpleasant and dangerous effects often attributed to illegal drugs. It was made illegal about three years ago-but its still out there. Having said all that-I tried it. And it was very unpleasant-but none of the above happened. I didn't take it again. That's the other thing, all drug use is personal. It is ill advised to assume that your own experiences or those of your friends are necessarily typical. After using cannabis daily for a few years, I switched to weekend use without any problem at all. And stayed that way for about 15 years. And again, I found it easy to give up. I am not saying its like this for everyone-but it was for me.
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    i'm kinda with Trainwrecked.
    i'm kinda with Trainwrecked. I don't want it legalized for recreational use. but I definitely want it utilized for cancer treatments. but I also think marijuana drug laws need to be changed. if you get busted for amount that's personal use just fine them. if more then probly more stricter measures should be taken as you are probly dealing making a nice chunk of change and not claiming taxes. now here comes the rocks being thrown at me lol.
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    Sorry to hear your tale, Trainwrecked.. I don't believe you are going to find anyone here who is not sympathetic to your situation. There is a lot to this debate. Strict marijuana laws also cause harm, and as Led stated.. I am not sure keeping it illegal is a very good way to restrict use. Our drug laws have created their share of unintended, bad consequences. They have created an entire criminal class of otherwise lawful people, our incarceration rates are higher than any other developed nation and drug related incarceration, including marijuana, is a significant contributing factor. We have created a global crime problem too, that includes trafficking, production, bribes, etc. There are other bad side effects of strict policing as well. Also, countries with relaxed marijuana (and alcohol) laws do not have higher usage rates than the US. Canada and Amsterdam are examples of this. Finally, criminalizing does not seem to go hand in hand with education, treatment efforts and the like. For example.. vaping, using a bong, edibles, addiction treatment, etc. seem to get replaced with incarceration. Jails are not the best way to educate. The quality of pot has also increased.. so you need less than you did 30 years ago to get high. You are correct that smoking anything creates health risks.. in all my years I have been on the lookout for cases such as yours and I have personally run across a surprisingly low number of people permanently harmed, just a few. Thanks for sharing your story it give some perspective, I don't think anyone here thinks less of you for your opinion. I hope you don't view my opinions as being argumentative or negative in any way. It's a complex subject. http://www.drugpolicy.org/blog/america-take-note-three-lessons-holland-… Edit: In the time I took to write this.. I see some redundancy in what is written below.. sorry.
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    Fillmore East Who April '68 - what a whoot!!! 33-minute My Generation. Great pic of the wily Moon in the gatefold! lol
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    While the goal of discouraging people from using harmful drugs may be admirable, it is clear that Prohibition has been an abject failure on nearly every level. After a half a century of fighting the drug war the U.S. has the highest per capita incarceration in the world, more than a trillion dollars spent, and countless harmless folks incarcerated. The achievements include opiate use and overdoses surging from coast to coast, heroin (with or without fentanyl) available in every little town from coast to coast, methamphetamine use widespread and the proliferation of designer drugs that are often more harmful than the illicit substance they mimic, with no indication that the prohibition model will bear fruit anytime soon. In contrast, Portugal which at the time had a fairly extreme "drug problem" went to the other extreme and legalized all types of drugs sometime around 2001. Last I checked, they had enjoyed a drop in hard drug use and only a minor increase in marijuana use by the 18-24 year old demographic. With regard to marijuana specifically, it seems hard to justify incarcerating someone for consuming marijuana, and it seems just as hard to justify incarcerating a person who sells marijuana to other consenting adults, but that is what prohibition requires. Personally, I have trouble with the idea that I am compelled to abide by laws that my conscience tells me are morally repugnant, and I really can't see how society can justify locking up individuals who are not a threat to other individuals through some form of violence or theft. As Credence so eloquently put it, Take you a glass of water make it against the law see how good the water taste when you can't have any at all
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    Definitely been waiting for this monster to get released. I believe Dave said that it is a multi-track as well. ;)
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    Rodrigodiaz, you are so right about '76! When I first started getting into the Dead (right before I metamorphosized), I thought '76 was a little different. Slow or lackluster. Boy was I wrong! Once I became a Dead Head, I realized how cool '76 really is! I like it better than '78 for sure. And 7/18/76 Orphium is probably one of thE Best GD shows from ANY year! I invite everyone to dig it out now, and give it a listen. You will be delighted! Peace, Chris
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    Sorry to hear about your experience. I started on weed as a teenager, and of course ended up doing everything under the sun, in excess, before settling down and starting a family. I just kind of grew out of all the partying. I like having my shit together, these days. As a runner and bicyclist, I don't smoke anything anymore. Living in a weed-legal state, I like to take a single edible dose and cut it into quarters, just a tiny little piece. The effect is mellow, manageable, like a valium or something. Helps me remain Zen and calm. That and a nice glass of good whisky or Scotch is about all I need these days, except for the annual ski trip bender with the lads. The thing about legalization, besides the decriminalization aspect, is so many millions of tax dollars are now being allocated to education, infrastructure and the like. I never had a problem, ever, finding a bag of good weed from the early 1980s onward. Legalization just brought it out into the light. I am not so sure kids are any more inclined to use it now that it's legal, in fact, a little bit of the romance is gone. Tell them they can't have it, they want it.
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    1984 Philadelphia Civic Center Convention Hall Philadelphia Pa Extremely clean sounding soundboards exist of this & the show on the 21st.
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    I know this statement will be unpopular here, but I don't believe weed should be legal anywhere in the U.S. except for medicinal purposes. I smoked every day for 35 years, and have emphysema now. Never smoked a cigarette in my life, never spent a lot of time around 2nd hand smoke. And I don't doubt that once they actully start doing a lot of longitudinal studies on it, they're going to find it causes cancer. It was also a gateway drug for me, as it completely lowered my inhibitions about doing hard stuff, like opioids and cocaine, which depleted my bank account. And it is addictive, both physically and psychologically, without question. I've had hundreds of friends and aquaintences over the years who smoked with me, and nobody did it on limited basis, except those who were in their first year of trying it out. There were no Sunday smokers, it was all or nothing. And we all had periods when we had to quit for short durations for drug tests, and it was not easy to stop, and not easy to stay off it after the drug test was over. I'm 2x as productive without pot in my life (it's been a year), and my blood pressure is normal again (it had been high for 10 years, and I'm not overweight). I think it's sad that generations of kids are going to have weed super easily available to them, as there will be a very high percentage who have my experience. I'm not saying it doesn't have it's benefits in moderation. It expanded my mind enormously, in directions I simply would not have considered without it. And I do not believe people should be doing jail time for personal possession. But there are really no benefits to society having it around and easily, legally available. Tax revenue, that's it. Not worth it. The long term ill health effects will chew away at it. I've read a lot on health implications, and it's clear that much more testing needs to be done. And when I think of all of the high drivers that will be on the road. Yeah we drive slow, but not always in the lane, and not always awake.
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The unexpected return of the masters of the Grateful Dead's triumphant show at the Albuquerque Civic Auditorium, November 17, 1971, yields great rewards. The Dead came in HOT for their first New Mexico show. Aided by clarity and precision and abetted by confidence and focus, they finessed old standards with definitive takes. With Keith now blending in seamlessly on keys, the first set offered up a triple shot of electric Blues, an exceptional "You Win Again," and a stellar "One More Saturday Night" to wrap things up. And the second set, well, it might just be unlike any you've ever heard. Archivist David Lemieux urges you to turn it up and do it loudly. We won't dare spoil all the surprises, but pay special attention to the rippin' "Sugar Magnolia," the aggressively monstrous "The Other One," and the highly-danceable "Not Fade>GDTRFB>Not Fade." Rounding out the 3CDs, you'll find selections from Pigpen's return tour at Ann Arbor, MI, 12/14/71. Subscribers will get nearly all of the complete show as this year's bonus disc.

As always, Dave's Picks Volume 26 has been mastered to HDCD specs from the original analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman and is limited to 18,000 individually-numbered copies*.

*Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

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Submitted by Gratefulhan on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 16:02

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I have to say that DaP 26 is just a continuation of one the best things that has been done in Grateful Dead releases. First I never heard either of these shows so that alone is cool. I like how we are getting basically two complete shows, of which one has Pigpen. I was appreciative of the bonus disc explanation- makes sense. Plus I trust Dave; he is one of us so he does have the best interests of all of us at heart. I know that these releases don't always have the variety that some would like, and I can understand that. Yet we are getting great sounding shows, many of which are these recently returned tapes. Getting that music out is huge my opinion. Along with the many things I look for in a release, if we are getting the best quality shows both in performance and sound we are good to go. Dave and CO could have elected to go a different route with some these recent releases, but then again why wait to opt out this recently returned tapes? The other part is that this Dave's Picks series gives us 4 new shows (sometimes 5 with bonus discs) per year. I just can't think of a better way to approach this, at least in way that provides a consistent release pattern. The subscription is a golden ticket. I have it allotted in my budget every year, just as if it was another bill. The only risk is that I may not like a release that comes out. I can say the DaP 20 was one that really didn't do it for me- it wasn't terrible but not high in my rotation of shows. Conversely I missed out on releases 1-12 and I have regretted it ever since. I have managed to go back and get 6, and 9-12, of course at a high cost. DaP 5 still eludes me as I haven't quite been able to convince myself to pull the trigger on the $200-$275 range it sees to go for these days. I have to get it tough- it is my birthday show. I really dig the build up to the announcement, the subsequent discussion prior to the shipping date, and the the reviews after we get them in our hands. Having these releases and then a box set, plus a few other releases every year is wonderful. Between this, my better half, working out, and Brazilian jiu jitsu that is how I enjoy life. Also throw in the outdoors too. Good times!
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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 16:26

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You really summed things up nicely, especially, "Plus I trust Dave; he is one of us so he does have the best interests of all of us at heart." Indeed, he is one of us.
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Submitted by reijo29 on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 06:18

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I guess this has now officially turned into the Who 69-73 thread. Thanks for posting the videos. As far as the SG with single coil P 90's, man that is the sound. There was a description for Pete's lead in Heaven and Hell as vicious. Yes it's that but it's also crude sounding cause he strays out of key and gets kind of lost. A few clam notes are okay but there are times when I just say to myself he should not be attempting to go there. I think a couple single note licks here and there work but it's probably best to leave the lead playing to the Ox. Pete's rhythm/power chord playing is a thing of raw beauty & Pete is a tremendous songwriter. I still love the Ooo, flaws and all Edit: I gave it a relisten on a computer where I can hear the bass a bit better. Pete was not as off as I initially thought. On key for the most part. He may not be as lickety split a guitarist as Clapton & Page but the feel is great.
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Submitted by Angry Jack Straw on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 17:02

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Agreed. The discussion is getting old. It's like debating which is a better pet. A guinea pig or a turtle. The answer is neither. It's a dog. I never saw the Doors live, but here are the bands from Canadaland I have seen that were better than the Who. The Band Neil Young The Tragically Hip Blue Rodeo Cowboy Junkies Bruce Cockburn I chose Canadaland as a nod to the Stanley Cup playoffs. And my beloved Winnipeg Jets. I've been a Jets fan for almost a week now.
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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 17:02

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I haven’t disliked any DaP. When I first got on the bus (4-6-89, although I was aware of them years earlier and had cassettes of studio albums, but they didn’t come to my geographic area regularly - 84, then absent until 88, but I didn’t know about the 88 show until afterwards) there were few official live recordings. So, I started collecting cassette tapes of shows, and at the beginning they were really hissy. I spent many, many hours listening to hissy cassettes with muddy sound. And all it did was convince me that I needed more cassettes and that I needed to see more shows. Fast forward to present - these official releases sound amazing, and often are shows that weren’t in circulation. They are a blessing! And the shows that I previously had on cassette and are now being released in Full-Norman are also a blessing. Bring on more blessings!!!!! Thanks Dave and Company!
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Submitted by cosmicdavid on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 17:03

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I personally love DaP20. I have turned a lot of folks onto this show. We have all heard plenty of Dead tapes where they might shit the bed in a few sections throughout the show and we love it....why the hate for this one? Once they blow it to hell with the Jack Straw it is almost like they spend the rest of the show trying to make up for one SNAFU and they ABSOLUTELY DESTROY the rest of the show. I listen to more 80's Dead than you can shake a stick at so I am very biased, I understand this. But really...why all the hate?
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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 17:08

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Canadaland bands I have seen:The Guess Who (2x) Rush (3x) The Band (didn’t actually ‘see’ them, I listened to them from outside of Soldier Field 7-8,9-95 and went in after they were done).
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 17:15

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....going to break out the brooms tonight against the Queens boyz. Someone needs to make up some "I Trust Dave" stealie stickers. Etsy?
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Submitted by bolo24 on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 17:23

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And, you're welcome.
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Submitted by black throated… on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 17:24

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I too am a fan of this show. After the melt down during Jack Straw, they are on fire! I don’t consider myself an 80’s head or a 70’s head, or any particular era. I love it all. I only got to see them with Jerry twice in the 90’s and I consider myself very lucky I got to see them the two times I did. I wish it could have been 1000 times, but at least I get to hear what I missed with these great releases. So, bring it on. 80’s - hell yes, 90’s - hell yes. Keith? Brent? Vince? Yes! I want it all! Dave, keep up the good work!
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 17:29

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....there should have been 26 balloons on the Albuquerque cover. I count 22. Just an observation. Side effect of my OCD.
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Submitted by Lovemygirl on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 17:36

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...’When the mind is wild with mockery And filled with pride and haughty arrogance, And when you want to show the hidden faults of others, To bring up old dissensions or to act deceitfully, And when you want to fish for praise, Or criticize and spoil another’s name, Or use harsh language, sparring for a fight, It’s then that like a log you should remain.’... https://www.tibetanbuddhistaltar.org/vigilance-from-the-way-of-the-bodh… Vigilance: From “The Way of the Bodhisattva” by Shantideva :)
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...’When the mind is wild with mockery And filled with pride and haughty arrogance, And when you want to show the hidden faults of others, To bring up old dissensions or to act deceitfully, And when you want to fish for praise, Or criticize and spoil another’s name, Or use harsh language, sparring for a fight, It’s then that like a log you should remain.’... https://www.tibetanbuddhistaltar.org/vigilance-from-the-way-of-the-bodh… Vigilance: From “The Way of the Bodhisattva” by Shantideva :)
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Submitted by Dark-Star on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 17:59

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There is a Dave's picks 5 currently listed at a low bid. Maybe this is a good week, with deadheads spending on DaP 26. Also a new E72 show for cheap 49.99. Dave's picks 5 But is $36.99 EBay item # 302704972702 Grateful Dead Europe '72 5/11/72 bid is $49.99 EBay Item number 202289833585 I noticed Pete too on that solo, and it was very uncharacteristic. Not saying he was a virtuoso by any means, but that wasin no way typical. It was so unusual I took note and replayed it. It looks like Pete went off track in the guitar solo because Entwistle was fixing a broken string. The base clearly dropped out and it was just Townshend and then Moon playing, and you can see Entwistle sort of side stage.
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Submitted by Angry Jack Straw on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 18:10

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Forgot a few things. Dave's picks 5. By all means, grab that one. The best release of the entire series, IMHO. Tom Petty. Never got into the band. Not sure why. Although I do think Mudcrutch is very good. Petty's songs always seemed a bit too much "pop" for me. Or it could be when he and Bob Dylan toured with the GD, his band played "Hey Spike, what do you like" every night. Plus it took an entire squad to bring out his top hat. Or maybe it was the Silence of the Lambs soundtrack. It puts the lotion in the basket.
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Submitted by LedDed on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 18:11

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I was pleasantly surprised that the carry over thought from DAP 25 or whatever the fuck it was continued right up this Who/Doors tangent. I don't get tired of it. I try to maintain the excitement and enthusiasms for life as I did as a wee lad, and later, why just earlier tonight the wife gave me the crooked smile... People here like Duryea, publicly, lay down the most awesomest of Deadposts I can't even begin to contribute on that level. But I sense hockey fans here, probably (gasp!) football fans and creatures of all colours who cling desperately to the Grateful Dead. For reasons their own... count me among them. The Who, the Doors, Pink Floyd Neil Young Bob and the Beatles and what's his name, Mick... It is all good. Talk will turn back to the next Dead release when the needle drops. Best,
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Submitted by rombumzora on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 18:28

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I guess you didn't count the birds! I can see 26 birds!How deadicated are we?? Romeo Nathan
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Submitted by danc on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 19:16

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...delivered big time with Quadrophenia and nearly with By Numbers, i think. 1) Quadrophenia is among the best ever conceived and played works of the rock genre. Like Pet Sounds and Sgt Pepper ever. Thrill to Who rock, riffing and pounding about on the utter pain and loneliness from really looking in the mirror, if you don't know this ambitious work that has aged incredibly well, dive in immediately. 2) At least half of By Numbers (side 1 plus Blue Red and Grey) is pretty fucking great, perfectly styled and dynamic Who music and right in tune with Pete's earlier growing-old-sucks rant. Good treasure those two records.
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Submitted by SkullTrip on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 19:38

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I hear you, AJS. Tom sat on the pop side of the scale for sure, though he and the band could jam live when they had a mind to. I connected with his music when I was young, like I did with the Dead, and he rolled with me until now. Check out his cover of "Friend of the Devil" on his live anthology though. It's pretty sweet. In fact, the whole live anthology might give you a different perspective on his music in general.
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Submitted by libertycaps97211 on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 19:41

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...obviously validating their own self pity. Not everyone can get it. That's life. Just glad i'm on the good side of the fence and will continue to be! (Thanks to a good job and being smart with money early on.) Now bring on that lovely Summer '73 Box Set announcement. It's time.
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Submitted by Angry Jack Straw on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 20:33

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Thanks for the heads up. Like I said, his material that is not mainstream is actually quite good.
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Submitted by guit30 on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 20:38

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Looks like it might be somewhere in Philly, because of train and weeds, looks about 1973.Jim
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Submitted by libertycaps97211 on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 21:24

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Dave is waaaaay overdue for a '74 show in the series. I nominate 5-19-74 P-town Wall of Sound Bobby's rhythm guitar really dialed in....and count down to Lift-Off in.... Erm. Too soon ?!? Lols.
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Submitted by Angry Jack Straw on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 22:19

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Congrats. Wow. Unreal sweep. The Kings had Brown, Carter and Kopitar. All jammers. Not sissy ass pricks like cindy. These guys are grinders. Real grinders. And you beat them. Good for you. And how did you get Fleury again? Hot goalie wins the cup.
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Love Quadrophenia...I have an MFSL Gold Disc, sound is incredible/Bass playing...Who By Numbers is an overlooked Gem. #60 danc Offline Joined: Sep 11 2007 The Who... ...delivered big time with Quadrophenia and nearly with By Numbers, i think. 1) Quadrophenia is among the best ever conceived and played works of the rock genre. Like Pet Sounds and Sgt Pepper ever. Thrill to Who rock, riffing and pounding about on the utter pain and loneliness from really looking in the mirror, if you don't know this ambitious work that has aged incredibly well, dive in immediately. 2) At least half of By Numbers (side 1 plus Blue Red and Grey) is pretty fucking great, perfectly styled and dynamic Who music and right in tune with Pete's earlier growing-old-sucks rant. Good treasure those two records.
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Love Quadrophenia...I have an MFSL Gold Disc, sound is incredible/Bass playing...Who By Numbers is an overlooked Gem. #60 danc Offline Joined: Sep 11 2007 The Who... ...delivered big time with Quadrophenia and nearly with By Numbers, i think. 1) Quadrophenia is among the best ever conceived and played works of the rock genre. Like Pet Sounds and Sgt Pepper ever. Thrill to Who rock, riffing and pounding about on the utter pain and loneliness from really looking in the mirror, if you don't know this ambitious work that has aged incredibly well, dive in immediately. 2) At least half of By Numbers (side 1 plus Blue Red and Grey) is pretty fucking great, perfectly styled and dynamic Who music and right in tune with Pete's earlier growing-old-sucks rant. Good treasure those two records.
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Submitted by daverock on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 03:37

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Nice tip of the hat by Reijo29 to the Kinks yesterday. They had an incredible run of singles in the 60s that were definitely as good, if not better than those cut by any band that weren't The Beatles. Unfortunately, they didn't seem to adapt to the more aggressive landscape of the 70s too well. And that song, Waterloo Sunset, is one of the most beautiful records of any era. There was a great rendition of the song in a play shown on television in 1971, called Edna The Inebriate Woman. Its about an older woman who is homeless and has an alcohol problem, and the play follows her in her downward trajectory through hospital, prison etc. etc At the end of the play-still suffering from problems-she sits down at a piano, maybe in a hostel, and sings Waterloo Sunset with her cracked and damaged voice. And it is beautiful. I haven't watched Daves chat yet. But I am sure that is beautiful too.
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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 04:44

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I'm a sucker for anniversary show dates, none more than Europe '72. I think 4/17 is one of the premier shows. There are a lot of shows in this set where you can't hear Keith too much, but he is ever-present on this one. Trivia question - what do Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) and Good Lovin' have in common? Answer - she got her leg up against the wall.
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Submitted by Old Chief Smokem on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 07:42

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I am excited for this release- the good Doctor has shown me the light of '71 Dead as he has many others, I'm sure, and this one looks like a phenomenal release. To prepare, I listened to Austin Road Trips yesterday and it's just awesome. Dave spoke about it a little bit in the basement chat, but the first set Dark Star and the Chinacat jam in NFA>GDTRFB is really cool along with just about the whole dang show! I don't mind breaking up the Ann Arbor setlist (seems mostly to be for business reasons); it should be easy enough to piece it together, but I do wish they would've cut Run Run Rudolph instead of whatever else it was that they cut. The boys do a good version of Rudolph, but the one from last year was enough for me. Anyway, what about Gainesville? Hofheinz Vinyl is the truth! RSD--> take my money!! Happy Wednesday, all.
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true saying, all that shines is not gold.Like the good book says, you gotta reap what you sow.
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Submitted by scott1129 on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 11:20

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As most of us know the PTB have used the Bonus Disc as a carrot to entice salesAnd as such they represent a unique set of releases. I am glad I was able to be able to purchase the Road Trip series as they were released. And similarly with the Dave's Picks series (Dick's Picks needed no extras as it was unique at the time) With the Dave's Picks Bonuses There are quite a few covers Like 2012 Nobody's Fault But Mine 2013 Smokestack Lightning I Know You Rider Good Lovin' 2014 Clear 2015 I Know You Rider 2016 Clear 2017 I Know You Rider Road Trips Even More So 1.1 I Know You Rider 1.2 Iko Iko 1.3 Hard To Handle Sing Me Back Home Big Boss Man Not Fade Away > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > Turn On Your Lovelight 1.4 Good Lovin' 2.1 Clear 2.2 Viola Lee Blues Good Morning Little Schoolgirl Turn On Your Lovelight 2.3 Morning Dew Around And Around Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad 2.4 Gloria Broken Arrow Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again 3.1 Clear 3.2 I Know You Rider Me And My Uncle 3.3 Cold Jordan Beat It On Down The Line Next Time You See Me Not Fade Away > Turn On Your Lovelight 3.4 Clear 4.1 No Bonus 4.2 No Bonus 4.3 I Know You Rider 4.4 No Bonus 4.5 No Bonus Oh and for those that made it this far GDRadio is playing 12/15/71 right now
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Submitted by wave-that-flag on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 11:44

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Confused by this too. Was never an issue in the past. Why now? Ahhh, lawyers , guns and money involved no doubt. Hence Dave lying low in the basement. Fired up for the ‘71 shows and pending mystery (Spring 73!?) box set.
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