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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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  • Guss West
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    This Darkness Got to Give! Prayers, love, and light pouring forth for you Doc. Keeping you in mind, and feeling so grateful for all you've done for me and my friends here. In the Spirit of the good Doc, I'd like to reconnect with my mission of spreading this music to pay forward all the kindness bestowed on me by Doc and so many others. Whether you are looking for a specific show, 1971, or the whole damn archive; send me a PM and we'll get you "more shows"! Good night, Rockers! "We'll all be together, forever and ever, when we make it to the promised land."
  • Oroborous
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    May our thoughts and prayers be also with Vguy at this difficult time ; )
  • Oroborous
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    Did someone mention grease?
    Check out our little towns 4th annual block party sponsored by awesome Bonfire Brewing https://youtu.be/TypEfuRlFAU I mention grease because the Record Company, Saturday’s headliner, mumbled something about “since we’re out here in the Styx or whatnot, we would like to try something different” and then proceeded with a rockish version of Easy Wind of all things.....we have some of it on the wife’s phone, but we’re so Geezerish we haven’t figured out how to post it here yet lol It was different but good, we’ll send when we figure it out. You know, right after we get lectricity!
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    maybe this was established long ago (Pigpen = grease), but...
    I was listening to 5/11/72 the other day, and I really think I heard Pigpen talk about keeping a bucket of grease by his bed (yeah, horny ol' Pigpen...tmi, bro. do I talk about my "adventures" in public? not that there's that many anymore at my age, but...oh! tmi, you say? a-HA!) anyway, it caught my ear.
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    10/9/76 as a first show.. just by reading the entertainment section of the local paper? Wow. Did somebody say ether... zzzzzzthd
  • icecrmcnkd
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    Rock on Doc
    Best wishes.Focus on the recovery which will be hastened by listening to greasy GOGD.
  • stoltzfus
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    go the US on a whim wind up in SF "tomorrow the Grateful Dead and the Who will be playing in Oakland. and then the day after that, as well." man. speechless.
  • icecrmcnkd
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    Holy shit Cousins
    That’s an awesome story. And your first show is one of my favorites. Got it on cassette and loved it. Then Dick blessed us all with it.
  • Cousins Of The…
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    Get well Doc!
    Always enjoyed your witty contributions here.
  • Oroborous
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    RE: 9-2-80
    80s fan. Thanks for the link, finally got to hear the first set. Even better than I recall
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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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"I need more shows..." Not to play "Dead-er that thou", but the test of "whether you're a Deadhead I want to really engage with" is to ask them what shows they wish they could add. If anyone says "Oh I've got all I need", then they're not as interesting to me. Put me at a party with the guy (or preferably a la-dy:) who says "I need more shows" and we'll have a good old time. Having said that, I have plenty of Deadhead friends (almost all, actually) who have no interest WHATSOEVER in Dave's Picks (fools!!!). And I just DON'T GET IT. Why don't they get it? If they got them, they'd get it. But they don't get them so they don't get it. Got it? Good.
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It would appear that your friends are casual Dead heads whereas you, and many of us, are fully addicted beyond repair.And I’m happy with it being that way. We don’t need more people competing with us to obtain the most recent release of Full Norman Glory. Don’t use the roguedeadguy technique on your friends, they might convert. So, I’m ready for a new release announcement..... What? We have to wait until August for the big reveal of what comes in the Bolo Bacon Box?
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I could see the pre-order/announcement coming almost any time. I bet it has more to do with Dave fitting in the seaside chat with migratory, predatory sea birds. Fourth of July week would be a good time.. these big box sets don't always sell out immediately (exception E71, FW69 and the limited part of Get Shown The Light).. so why not get the pre-order rolling. There are a few more box sets that would really get people pumped though.... Still.. record the seaside chat already Dave!
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Hippychic said:Over the weekend I found Dave's Picks 18 to be a great background music CD for company at a party. And when I say background, I don't mean the volume was low. I mean you can turn it up loudly without it overwhelming people's conversations. Very soft smooth and delicate. Upon reading I saw Dick's Picks 18 and all I could think is WTF! : )
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Icecrmcnkid - It's funny - These are guys I USED to trade shows with, went to tons of shows with them, etc, etc.... They just lost their interest in NEW shows. "I have 500 shows already, more than I could ever fully digest blah blah...." You know... morons. Pet peeve: People who refer to shows as just DaP18 or DP23 AS IF we all remember exactly which dates correspond to each of the 60 Dick's/Dave's releases. Most times I have to open a new screen, and google "Dave's Picks 18", JUST so I can understand the context. AT LEAST say the year to give us a clue, please. "DaP 18 '76", for example. And Yes I agree, it is clean enough of a recording (and clean shimmering tones on the guitars) that it can be played loud. I think DP23 also can be played loud (SEE? You had to look it up - annoying, right? And if you DID know it off the top of your head, then you ARE Deader than me in which case you REALLY have a problem, because I know I'm way off the deep end.)
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I try, but often don't add the date when referencing a pick. I will try to add the dates and the link to the archive.. I'm totally guilty of this.
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I second that pet peeve. I've gotten everything from both Dick and Dave's picks as they came out. I think I know them all really well, by DATE of performance. It never would have occurred to me to memorize the numbers of each. I'm surprised so many people here have apparently done just that. There are 62 of them now for heavens sake.
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To refer to a show by when it was released rather than the date of the show. Is it only people with small collections that do that? Yeah, I just finished listening to Charlie Miller 102473. It was awesome. (Actually made up that number). Jim, you don’t have to provide a link to every show that you mention. The readers should be able to look it up themselves.
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are the only ones I know that buy the releases. The subject never comes up in analog life.
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I certainly don't remember nor do I have all of the official releases (definitelymy fair share.) However, I've been in since the get go DP1 (arguably OFTV.) Praise Latvala! That being the case there are absolute stand-outs (DP4, 8, 12, 18 etc...) especially pre-Archive then post-Archive (TPTB download shutdown) when, it seemed like forever before the next release. It gave you a lot of time to familiarize. I get the need for a date. When I replied to Hippychic I had no idea (and still don't) what Dave's Pick 18 is but, I do know DP18 and there is nothing chill about that one. In the future, if my feeble mind allows I'll refer to the show date, maybe.
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I spend all morning sharpening my mind and try to keep it that way throughout the afternoon. At some point it begins to lose it's edge and by the time I make my first cup of coffee the next morning it's usually dull and lifeless and the process begins anew. One of the great mysteries of life I guess. Saturday and Sunday mornings sometimes require special brain exercises (cranial CPR of sorts) followed by very large cups of strong coffee, not exactly sure why that is. I do know most of the releases by #.. but not all. That Alpine '82 eludes me. But certainly the biggies, the mind-melters. Now where were we? The drum roll for the next box set? I bought a couple new waterproof shuffles this spring (they are being discontinued) and loaded them up somewhat randomly and chronologically. Now I have four and I don't know what is on any one device. Monday I grabbed the red one and the day brought especially good weather and high-water.. I was delighted when 2/18/71 came on. The Dark Star>Wharf Rat>Beautiful Jam>Dark Star started just before the most difficult part of the run and it took me to the outer cosmos. By the end of the day I had wrinkles on my face where the smile used to be. One day we will get that whole run restored and expertly re-mastered. That will be a glorious day and a great box set. One way or the other.. we will be getting a box set announcement sooner rather than later.
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I can remember the first 6 Dicks Picks off the top of my head-and all the 3 Vaults releases, but after that its just a blur, I'm afraid. It is about 25 years ago since the first Dicks Picks came out, so its a lot of years and a lot of releases. Lucky us. The most bamboozling series, however was Road Trips. If you know what Road Trips Volume 4 Number 5 is without looking it up, then you have my deepest respect. Heck-if you can be sure there WAS such a release without looking it up you have my deepest respect.
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Immediate recall as if it was just the other day:June 9, 1976 at the Boston Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It was released November 2011, and with it's announcement I believe there was an announcement that the Road Trips series was ending and a (then) yet un-named release series was taking the place of Road Trips. As for 6/9/76 immediate recall brings to mind that St Stephen was played. For the rest of the show, I'd have to look it up. A good show to end that series.
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13 hours until the boys take the stage in MA and I am psyched! Previous set lists look amazing! °o°
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The fact remains that Hippychic's assertion about Dave's 18, aka 7-17-76, is spot on. I love the summer of 76 for exactly that reason . . . its got this smooth, easy, loping vibe that just feels like summertime. Road Trips 4.5 aka 6-9-76 fits the bill also. You could call it "Gateway Dead", as its arguably more palatable to a n00b who typically listens to 3 minute radio songs. Get someone hooked that way, and before you know it they're talking about Charlie Miller and Hunter Seamons as if they're old friends.
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I love that release.. it's a sleeper, it sort of grows on you. That and Cobo from 30 Trips, 10/3/76 share a sort of loping, ethereal cosmic groove. Jelly beans for the brain. I guess you could say that about a lot of the 76 shows. They haven't quite found the forceful strength and tightness of 77 but they haven't lost that congealed jazzy looseness of 74 either. I got hippychicks post, it immediately made sense to me. Oh, before we lose this train of consciousness, 7/17 is mostly known for the Comes a Time>Other One>Space>Eyes>Other One.. but don't overlook that Playing in the Band jam from the bonus disc. It as easily just as good. 76 is sometimes undeservedly maligned. I look at it more like the peanut butter and jelly between two different kinds of toast.. Heading out on my morning bike ride sprinkling in a little 7/16/77. A should out to all our MA friends and others that are about the sample the opening notes of the tour. I will be catching it from the sofa. Enjoy.
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I have a buddy who we call "Cadillac George", because he is all things Caddy. I'm finally getting around to making him a collection of songs that include Cadillac in the title or lyrics. Hit me with titles and artist of such songs. I've got a pretty good list going already. (of course Cassidy is on it!) Thanks Dennis
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Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen -- Hot Rod Lincoln Brian Setzer Orchestra - Brand New Cadillac Stray Cats - Look at that Cadillac; Gonna Ball; probably several others too. Johnny Cash - Psycho Billy Cadillac Cadillac Angels - Big Bad Cadillac The Daytonas - Gonna buy a Cadillac (I got myself a Chevy but I'm gonna buy a Cadillac...). Don't miss this one. Mine the rockabilly vein, you'll probably find several more. Search for Rockabilly Cadillac on youtube and check 'em out.
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Dead and Co from Mass tonight free on nugs.net, anybody gonna watch?
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I'm going to check it out. Hoping all our friends in the Northeast have as much fun as humanly possible.. I bet many are getting it together to head for the show right now... I think the boys are playing good right now.. unsung hero points for Chimenti and Burbridge. I'm pulling for Playing in the Band and Comes a Time. Perhaps I am asking too much.
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I will check it out, got nothing going on till 8pm tonite, lets just hope they have upped the tempo a bit. Shakedown opener would be cool.
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Got 5 top of my head: Sammy Masters Pink Cadillac Chuck Berry Maybelline Gene Vincent Git It! Warren Smith Red Cadillac and a Black Moustache Animals Hey Gyp! Probably a ton more, Cadillac is the most iconic car(especially the '59!)
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Off the top of my head, I can think of 5 Black Cadillac by Joyce Green Brand New Cadillac by Vince Taylor-or the later version by The Clash Cadillac by The Kinks Nadine by Chuck Berry-has a "coffee coloured Cadillac" in it. Marquee Moon by Television has a Cadillac pulling into a graveyard. And is excellent!
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A name that has appeared in the credits of recent releases: ABCD Enterprises."Tapes provided through the assistance of ABCD Enterprises, LLC." Just who is ABCD Enterprises? Read on: www.legalnews.com/detroit/1457673
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Bo Diddley: C.A.D.I.L.L.A.C Arthur Gunter & Elvis Baby Let's Play House
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Otis & Carla Thomas: Tramp("I got six Cadillacs, five Lincolns, four Fords, Six Mercuries, three T-Birds, Mustangs, ooh, I'm a lover" Next: Yugo and Trabant songs
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....its a back to back knight. Game #2 and show #1....
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Running out to service the #a needs of our favorite clientele, but want to extend a early thanks to those who have offered up "caddy" driven music. D PS - Tonight's listening will be 8 hours of musicals! So mark that down as my next 5 :-) ….everytime I look at you I don't understand.....
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Twin Cadillac Valentine by The Screaming Blue Messiahs.
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Some folks say she must be a Cadillac,I say she got to be a T-Model Ford.
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That bear at the top of the screen looks more like a dog than a bear.
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"Slick Black Cadillac" - Quiet Riot "Pink Cadillac" - Bruce Springsteen "Cadillac Ranch" - Springsteen My two cents.
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Glad to know its not just me. I dont even see tonights show listed as an option. Nugs.tv URL wont even come up. You can buy the whole summer tour in HD plus a complimentary download for a mere $749.99 tho.
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Glad to know its not just me. I dont even see tonights show listed as an option. Nugs.tv URL wont even come up. You can buy the whole summer tour in HD plus a complimentary download for a mere $749.99 tho.
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There, its up now on Youtube. Just takes a loooooooooooooong time to load.
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I'm getting it just fine on my creaky DSL.
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Just started Shakedown Street and its working just fine on my DSL via Nugs. Unkle got his Shakedown, disco ball and all.
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Anyone know what that widebody Bob broke out during All Over Now? Its not the ES 335.. Looks 50's ish.. Nice tone. Gretsch? (yes.. I'm at least an hour behind)
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