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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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  • daverock
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    To me the Dead were very much based on the interaction between Jerry and the other members of the band. The others seemed to come into focus, and drop into the background as the years passed-1968-1969 a lot of jams were based on the dynamic between Phil and Jerry, with the powerhouse drumming of Bill and Mickey. Phil remained present on the early 70s, but Bob and Keith asserted themselves more, and Bill developed his own style after Mickey had left. It changed again, constantly-but the central, defining presence was surely always Jerry. I haven't followed the music of Dead and Co etc since Jerry died. But if they played in this country I would probably go. I saw a band fronted by Bob Weir in about 2002, and one by Phil-I think he had his sons in the band with him in about 2015. I enjoyed them both hugely. The Phil band-Terrapin Truckin?-played Viola Lee Blues, and Help-Slipknot-Franklins, and it was a great night out. But it wasn't the Dead by a long shot. More a recreation. Unkle Sam referenced the Mickey Hart band recently. I bought "Mysterium Tremendum" a year or so ago-superb, experimental and open ended music. Maybe this is more in the spirit of the original Dead than the bands Bob and Phil put together.
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    "But, make no mistake. The Grateful Dead were all about Garcia. Even in the end, all band members deferred to him. You could see it on stage at every show. If you think otherwise, you were simply not paying attention. Any member could be replaced, except Garcia. And they all knew it." Hear, hear. Perfectly articulated, irrefutably true.
  • Angry Jack Straw
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    So a week or two ago I posted an almost identical comment on rap/hip hop. In a backhanded comment that may or may not have been directed at me, those not liking rap were cast as ignorant. Not sure whether I should thank you or sue you for plagiarism. Either way, your comments were spot on. Lots of talk about D&C being a cover band. Who cares. If you like it, go see them. But, make no mistake. The Grateful Dead were all about Garcia. Even in the end, all band members deferred to him. You could see it on stage at every show. If you think otherwise, you were simply not paying attention. Any member could be replaced, except Garcia. And they all knew it.
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    FTW not GD
    GD retired the name after Jerry died. The Fare Thee Well concerts were not marketed as Grateful Dead shows, but as tributes to the Grateful Dead.
  • JimInMD
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    The same thing happened to me the last time I was in London.. except it was William Shatner's Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds. To this day I twitch uncontrollably and vomit every time I hear that song. That's hysterical..
  • icecrmcnkd
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    Scary times Bolo
    The only remedy is a new Box Set announcement......
  • bolo24
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    That was close
    Finally back from the royal wedding - only a couple weeks late. Needless to say, there was an "incident" with the queen and a couple of her Corgis that MI5 did not look kindly upon, so they decided to detain me and DD for awhile. He got the worst of it - I'm not sure if he'll ever recover. They strapped him to a splintery chair (naked, mind you), taped his eyelids open and forced him to watch this for 10 straight days, 24/7. Poor SOB...
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    Day early.... 6/4/77 The Forum
    One of two 77 shows with no soundboard... check out the second set starting with Estimated!!! Haven't listened to this show in a while.. have a good weekend... bob t
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    8/10/82
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    It rains more back east than it does in Seattle
    at least the rain isn't torrential except for once or twice a year Pittsburgh '95 RAIN N Carolina 1997 RAIN and HHEEAATT Baltimore 2007 4th of July HEAVY RAIN I have read stories in compendia etc about heavy rains at east shows
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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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