Dave's Picks Volume 26: Albuquerque Civic Auditorium, NM 11/17/71

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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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April 22, 2018 - 6:34pm

#1941

JimInMD

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...to "even the balance sheets"

Financial collateral damage. So true. I'm sure Boxzilla set quite a few of us back a bit.
April 22, 2018 - 6:32pm

#1942

johnny361

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China>Rider

Lots of good ones already mentioned. Check out the 9/20/90 MSG w. Hornsby. Hot stuff!
April 22, 2018 - 6:10pm

#1943

snafu

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Preamp

Oh yeah don't use the preamp that comes with most of the new turntables. They aren't very good. If your amp/receiver doesn't have phono inputs splurge for a dedicated phono preamp they aren't that expensive. Someone mentioned a Crosley don't waste your money
April 22, 2018 - 6:00pm

#1944

snafu

Joined:
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Turntable info

I have a couple of at 120 turntables they are the knockoff of the oop technics 1200. It's a good turntable for the money. But since it's based on a dj turntable it is fully manual which some people concider a pain. Be careful using the cue it has a tendency to give out and your sylus bounces across the disc. Finally get a different cartridge since again it is a dj table it at tracks at 3 grams. Visualize me shaking violently. I use a Shure m97xe but there are plenty of good ones put there
April 22, 2018 - 5:46pm

#1945

Angry Jack Straw

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RSD

Ice, Was just going to post the same thing about the collatteral expenses. Since it's so cool, the kids want the yet to be purchased turntable in the family room, not the designated GD listening studio in the basement. That requires a new receiver. Not such a big deal until you factor in the wife who now requires compensation to "even the balance sheet." To be fair, neither one of us are really like that, but she did order four new dresses for the upcoming weddings this summer as a preemptive strike. So, I go out and purchase a few albums to help out a local record store. I can't even play them, but now I'm in deep.
April 22, 2018 - 4:51pm

#1946

icecrmcnkd

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Turntable

Bought an Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB today.This whole record store day thing is costing me a lot of money. Too late now but maybe I should have thought this through before pulling the trigger. Bought 2-27-69, even though I didn’t have a turntable, so I needed to get a turntable. But if I’m going to have a turntable, well, then I need some LP’s. So far in a 24-hour or so period I have purchased: GD 2-27-69 GD 11-10-67 Dark Side of the Moon Animals CCR -Chronicle (little disappointed once I opened this because the ‘Heard It Through The Grapevine’ is 3:52, rather than 11+ minutes like on the cassette I had in the 80’s, and I only wanted it for that song). Operating a turntable is way more complicated than a CD player, and I’m not so sure that this medium sounds better as some have claimed. I may need to turn it up to 11 to make an accurate assessment. Currently using the preamp in my Onkyo receiver, but the turntable also has a preamp so I better see what that sounds like.
April 22, 2018 - 4:21pm

#1947

Born Cross Eye…

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"Classic" rock era: 1965-1975

I'll agree with Vguy and daverock, the years 1965 thru 1975 were the best years for me with 1970 thru 75 being my personal faves. I wouldn't knock the late 60's (1967, '68, '69) either.AH, Jim's riding mower... let's go!
April 22, 2018 - 3:39pm

#1948

Gratefulhan

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Dark-Star: Thank You!

Hey Dark-Star, I ended up winning the Dave's Picks 5. I have to thank you again for that lead. It was funny too as I was watching it and the price was up at $162 as it was ending. I kind of talked myself out of it and tried bidding on something else. I lost that auction in the last second, and decided that it must have been fate that I was going to win the Dave's Picks 5. I committed myself to it and I came through the bidding war victorious. I had spoke about this a while ago in that I have been fortunate to be able to have the funds to spend on things like this. Obviously this is not my preferred method but that is what I get for not subscribing. That is why now I subscribe on the first day Dead.net has the subscription up and running. Normally I wouldn't pay this much either for any release on the secondary market, but as I said this is my birthday show. Literally. I think was arriving sometime during the first set - 11-ish EST would have been around 8-ish PST right? I was fortunate enough to get DaP 6,9,10 (with bonus disc), 11, and 12 all for great prices so I figure this one evens it out. Now I just need a release of 11/17/78 as that should round out my birthday shows. Oh and during that show, I am 99% sure my 5 year old eyes were glued to the TV watching the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. Anyway to you Dark-Star, thank you once again!
April 22, 2018 - 2:43pm

#1949

muleskinner_blues

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RSD

I hadn't taken the plunge on any archival Dead releases on vinyl yet, but since the Fillmore boxset goes for $800+ on Ebay, I thought I'd grab 2/27/69. Very expensive, but looking forward to it. I know the Dark Star > St. Stephen from Live/Dead is from that show, but otherwise, have not heard it. Grabbed a few others, this store was really well stocked. Rough Guide to Jug Bands / Ragtime, Thelonious Monk - Monk, Wilco Live at the Troubadour 1996, the Zeppelin 45, Bo Diddley and the ubiquitous Dylan & The Dead. I told myself I wasn't going to get that one..but couldn't pass it up somehow. To quote from Up To Me, "If I'd thought about it I never would've done it, I guess I would've let it slide." Weirdest release ever..not that it was a great tour from what I've heard of it, but it could have been much better represented than f***** Joey. Oh, spent a good amount of the weekend at the airport so got through 90% of the Three Musketeers...never read it before, I've really enjoyed it. Smartasses.
April 22, 2018 - 2:23pm

#1950

daverock

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1965-1975

I would agree - that was great era for music. I started going to gigs in 1972, and I have always thought of that year as a high water mark.

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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.

I need...

"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.

Thin

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?

Box Set

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!

re: Background Dead

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! : )

...grateful...

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...grateful...

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icecrcnkid, pet peeve

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.)

Guilty as Charged

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.

pet peeve

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.

It makes no sense

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.

You people

are the only ones I know that buy the releases. The subject never comes up in analog life.

Regards

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.

Dates vs Release #'s....

....help keep my brain sharp. Think about it....

Brains

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.

Road Trips Volume 4 number 5?

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.

Road Trips, Vol 4, No. 5

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.

Born Cross Eyed

Excellent recall-I tip my hat.

Dead and company

13 hours until the boys take the stage in MA and I am psyched! Previous set lists look amazing! °o°

Whichever one's preferred nomenclature

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.

DaP 18, 7/17/76

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.

Request

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

A few Caddy songs, Dennis

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.

free webcast tonite

Dead and Co from Mass tonight free on nugs.net, anybody gonna watch?

Couch Surfing

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.

tempo

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.

Cadillac

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!)

"Half a cup of rock and rye"

SUMMER 1989 RFK 11.6.77 ~ Binghamton F%CKING ROCKS http://www.deadlists.com/posters/1960s/19680530.html

"Good Morning, America"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvMS_ykiLiQ

Cadillac

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!

Red Cadillac and a Black Mustache

dylan; gatton/gordon too

ABCD Enterprises

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

Long White Cadillac

The Blasters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zDkMfhSteE Dave Alvin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjCRJipHThY

More Caddies

Bo Diddley: C.A.D.I.L.L.A.C Arthur Gunter & Elvis Baby Let's Play House

Otis too!

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

Dead & Co....

....its a back to back knight. Game #2 and show #1....

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Early thanks

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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