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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May 31, 2018 - 7:22am

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80sfan

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catching up

Just catching up... I’ve been on 1980 kick lately – listening to 8/27, 9/3, 9/6. Man what a good run. Speaking of 9/6, can anyone point me in the right direction for the best source for this show? I have a Charlie Miller source which is good but still essentially an AUD. Any clean SBD’s for this show? I saw a discussion on different types of genres and rap came up. Rap is not my cup of tea but my oldest son is into it. I’m doing my best to let him be himself and like what he likes (all is not lost, however, the kid still knows the lyrics to just about every dead song). For all the differences I had with my parents, they never gave me a hard time about music or disparaged the Dead even though they didn’t quite get the attraction so I'm trying to return the favor.... Thin (and others)…I work with a head who goes way back (started seeing shows in the 70s). He remains as knowledgeable and passionate as anyone else, but has ZERO interest in keeping up with official releases. His point of view is that he’s already got a great collection and is content with that. I don’t get it, but hey whatever works I guess Finally...Dead & Co are playing Camden this weekend. Seeing them with some old friends. I last saw them at MSG during the fall and it was a blast - really looking forward to it!
May 31, 2018 - 6:53am

#532

Cousins Of The…

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Bobby's guitars last night

One of them is a white Fender Jazzmaster(Jaguar's pickups are skinnier); pretty sure the other one(that looks like a Grestch) is a D'Angelico EX-SS.
May 31, 2018 - 4:53am

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Thin

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D&C Boston, Mayer's sharp-cheddar new video.

Great show last night. Friend got me a section 2 seat (like 20 rows back, front center section :). The boys were in good form. Not an amazing show but a solid series of singles and doubles, with the boys stretching Althea>Estimated to a triple. Seemed like they got rushed to finish at the end with the Stella>Touch wrap-up after Drums.... I think the XFinity center has a hard 11:00 curfew and the boys ran out of time. I can't wait to see the full video, though I had to chuckle at the disco ball spinning on the big screen at the show. It seemed a bit tongue-in-cheek and reminded me of John's recently released video/new single released just last week, ahead of this tour.... if you haven't seen this, it's hilarious. Mayer posted it on social media saying "no one could agree on a video budget, so I just went to a little studio in Hollywood that does cheesy birthday and bar-mitzvah videos and spent a day in front of a green screen banging this out". The result is this hilarious SHARP-cheddar video - my 15-yr old daughter says "for a guy who's known as a egomaniac, ya gotta respect Mayer's 'wtf' attitude": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ055hHdxbE
May 31, 2018 - 4:24am

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hbob1995

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ABCD Enterprises

Ice Cream Kid - thanks for the article explaining exactly who these guys are. (I thought for sure it was Rob Eaton and friends) Just goes to show that some lawyers CAN do the right thing! (My daughter is an immigration lawyer who works for peanuts helping folks get into the country legally so she also is doing the right thing) ABCD Enterprises should be thanked by ALL Dead Heads for getting this music back to us and at no profit to them. Rock on
May 30, 2018 - 11:56pm

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jrf68@hotmail.com

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Heads Up!

Matt B. has a slew of 80' Warfield up and waiting to be downloaded at the cafe'.Special stuff...get some Thanks Matt :o)
May 30, 2018 - 10:17pm

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JimInMD

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Whew..

I thought I saw some naked spinner getting maced by the cops as the video clipped off and thought for sure it was Sixtus. Thanks for straightening me out, now I can rest easy.. I am sure you are right. On that note.. I bid you all a good night.
May 30, 2018 - 9:50pm

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CaseyJanes

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Re: Sixtus

Think I just saw Sixtus mouthing "I will survive"....extracurriculars must be working!
May 30, 2018 - 9:39pm

#538

Angry Jack Straw

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Jim

You know I am busting your ass. We both seem to be on a bit of a bender tonight. Enjoy. The rest of the show. I love the Stanley Cup Finals, no matter who is playing, and the Grateful Dead. Sorry, but Dead & Co. ain't the Grateful Dead, so the Stanley Cup overrides.
May 30, 2018 - 9:37pm

#539

JimInMD

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Oh

I get it. I do like lacrosse, mountain kayaking and backcountry skiing.. that's got to count for something. F8ck the NBA and f8ck pro sports in general. I place my interest in the exact opposite direction of big business. Hope that's alright. Man.. Jeff is Killing it in Eyes. As is Oteil. These guys are absolute monsters. Frankly.. even college basketball has become marginalized.. remove the big money and suddenly its more interesting. Anyone heard from David Duryeau? He is no youngster.. I hope all is ok.. Kayak Guy too.. what has become of the older, wiser hipsters? Please.. don't tell me we are now in charge? That would suck a bit.
May 30, 2018 - 9:30pm

#540

Angry Jack Straw

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My bad Jim

Up north, squeakball is commonly known as basketball. You know. The sport where not much of interest happens, but you hear lots of squeaking from the sneakers on the floor. A lot of people call it the nba.

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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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