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    "The Grateful Dead picked up their instruments and hit the first note with perfection. They never missed a note for the next three and one-half hours. People followed the flow of the tunes. Down on the floor in front of the stage was a sea of heads keeping time with the music. No one sat still. No one, except the youngsters behind us sat still. They were still and stunned." - The Power County Press

    And what a stunner it was, that show at the Boise State University Pavilion in Boise, ID on September 2, 1983. Dave's Picks Volume 27 contains every stitch of music from this mid-80s show (our first in this series), one that's as good as any other in Grateful Dead history. When the Dead were on, they were ON! Straight out the gate with a definitive take on the old standard "Wang Dang Doodle," the band swiftly switches back to a setlist of yore, firing off 70s staples like "Jack Straw" and "Brown-Eyed Women" and wrapping things up with a terrific trio of "Big Railroad Blues"/"Looks Like Rain"/"Deal" (don't you let that epic guitar solo go down without you). Primed for the second set, they tackle the complexities of "Help>Slipknot!>Franklin's" with heart and ease. It's clear there will be no stopping their flow - Bobby and Brent hanging in for a fantastic pre-Drums "Jam" and Jerry and Bobby in the zone on a not-to-be-missed melodic "Space." Not a skipper in the whole lot!

    Dave's Picks Volume 27 has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman and it is limited to 18,000 individually-numbered copies*.

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  • Vguy72
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    I like Phish....
    ....but I love The Grateful Dead.
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    I think that all those Phish posts are from a person that forgot what website they logged into. There’s like 3 people here who actually care, and I think that all 3 are the same person.
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    Re: the Phish vids
    Nope. Perhaps somebody is trying to convert Deadheads to Phish, but I just scroll past them. I like Phish, but this is dead.net, so I'm curious, too, at the reasoning behind the spate of them with no text around it to offer anything to the discussion. I like people talking about other bands here especially newer stuff that I don't listen to/wouldn't be exposed to due to my own listening habits being fairly closed off to new stuff given the plethora of stuff available to listen to from the bands I already am into. But it works better when there's discussion, not random posting of songs. For example, it wasn't here, but on another site, I was recently exposed to Gentle Giant, and was absolutely blown away by their fierce musicianship, amd I'm appreciative of that. Just posting Phish vids when no one is talking about them is odd indeed. And since I went and brought them up, and have given appropriate context, how about some insanely complex Gentle Giant live: https://youtu.be/UM-yGcpaY_4
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    don't hear how shitty this show sounds....maybe because I got on the bus around 1988 and started collecting tapes from many different eras I tend to like them all... I dunno, I like this show! I think it comes with many cool/great moments
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    Dave's subscriptions make it clear that you get 4 shows a year. I know they hype sound quality and overall I think they get it right even when it's a great board from 1983. Anyhow, some years sound better than others but I really do think Dave % CO. do try to give us cool shows to enjoy! Cheers!
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    Boise, Idaho invaded by goats. Hahaha By the way, does anybody look at all those Phish things that get posted on this site, presumably in error?
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    Re: Sound Quality Dave's Picks
    The best sounding to my ears have been (off the top of my head) 21 4/2/73, which I think has a ton to do with it being on 10" reels instead of 7" (take that how you will). The clarity and definition on that recording is simply stunning, in particular I had a slack-jawed reaction to Eyes> China Doll with Phil's very quiet, yet still audible touches accentuating China Doll in a masterful way. The 11, 11/17/72 was a great tape as well. 26 11/17/71 was my commute music this morning, the first Other One in particular, and Phil was thunderous, Bob and Jerry were both quite present, and Keith sounded good, and has one of his few solos I can recall somewhere in that show, with Jerry even calling for the piano solo. The Wall of Sound Picks 2, 9, 19 are not my favorites because of the limitations of capturing the WoS properly and the vocal issues. They have a good presence for most of the instruments, but the drums can be hit or miss on WoS recordings, and there's almost always adjustments for the first 2-3 songs that afterwards, it settles down. DaP 13 is a proto-WoS show and it has the aforementioned issues that take a few songs to straighten out, but by the meat of the show, you're transported far away on a cloud of fantastic music. DaP 10 12/12/69 and the accompanying bonus disc from the previous night (one of the greatest single Dead discs?) are masterpieces of recording from Bear. I feel like I'm in a tiny club and can picture myself there from his Sonic Journal. To make it easier to read, and a more concise personal top 5 for sound quality: DaP 21 4/2/73 DaP 11 11/17/72 DaP 10 12/12/69 and 12/11/69 bonus disc DaP 26 11/17/71 (will have to check the bonus disc and disc 3 again for 12/14/71, but seem to recall not being as blown away by that show's sound) DaP 14 3/26/72 (could be totally biased on this one, I seem to like it a LOT more than others here, mainly because of that TOO>M&MU>TOO>Wharf Rat) Bonus 6th choice: DaP 8 11/30/80 the outlier as the only Matrix in the Series thus far, I think it shows how to put out a good cassette master SBD
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    9/17/82 Cumberland County 1st Throwing stones and I think 1st Touch. Good show..est/eyes, great setlist.
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    Grateful Dead/Dead & Company guitarist Bob Weir will embark on a fall tour with bassist Don Was and drummer Jay Lane under the moniker Bob Weir and Wolf Bros. Weir, Was and Lane confirmed 19 dates spanning October 16 – November 18. The new band will explore songs of the Grateful Dead and more in a trio setting. Bob Weir & Wolf Bros will kick off the tour at Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno on October 16. From there, the trio will visit Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Portland (Oregon), Seattle, Missoula, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque and Denver ahead of a Halloween show in at The Chicago Theatre in Chicago. The tour continues with stops in Nashville, Louisville and Syracuse along with a two-night stand at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. The three-piece will perform at Washington, D.C.’s Warner Theatre on November 12. Bob Weir & Wolf Bros conclude the run with stops in Philadelphia, Boston and New York City. A pre-sale will be held using Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program. Registration has started here and will run through Monday, August 6 at 5 p.m. ET. DATES: Bob Weir and Wolf Bros Tour Dates October 16 Reno, NV—Grand Sierra Resort and Casino October 18 Los Angeles, CA—The Theatre at Ace Hotel October 20 Santa Barbara, CA—Arlington Theatre October 22 Portland, OR—Keller Auditorium October 23 Seattle, WA—Moore Theatre October 24 Missoula, MT—Wilma Theatre October 26 Salt Lake City, UT—Eccles Theater October 27 Albuquerque, NM—Kiva Auditorium October 29 Denver, CO—Paramount Theatre October 31 Chicago, IL—Chicago Theatre November 5 Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium November 6 Louisville, KY—Palace Theatre November 8 Syracuse, NY—Landmark Theatre November 9 Port Chester, NY—The Capitol Theatre November 10 Port Chester, NY—The Capitol Theatre November 12 Washington, DC—Warner Theatre November 13 Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore November 16 Boston, MA—Boch Center Wang Theatre November 18 New York, NY—Beacon Theatre Read more: https://www.relix.com/news/detail/bob_weir_announces_fall_tour_with_wol…
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    If you don't like it, sell it. Someone will buy it. It doesn't really make sense to complain about being forced upon a release because you subscribed. If you sell it as new, you can probably get more money than what you paid for it, if you want. Other than that, its just impatience. Variety is the spice of life and this band probably offers more variety than any other band ever! Think about that and be grateful...then just wait for one you do enjoy to come down the golden road.
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"The Grateful Dead picked up their instruments and hit the first note with perfection. They never missed a note for the next three and one-half hours. People followed the flow of the tunes. Down on the floor in front of the stage was a sea of heads keeping time with the music. No one sat still. No one, except the youngsters behind us sat still. They were still and stunned." - The Power County Press

And what a stunner it was, that show at the Boise State University Pavilion in Boise, ID on September 2, 1983. Dave's Picks Volume 27 contains every stitch of music from this mid-80s show (our first in this series), one that's as good as any other in Grateful Dead history. When the Dead were on, they were ON! Straight out the gate with a definitive take on the old standard "Wang Dang Doodle," the band swiftly switches back to a setlist of yore, firing off 70s staples like "Jack Straw" and "Brown-Eyed Women" and wrapping things up with a terrific trio of "Big Railroad Blues"/"Looks Like Rain"/"Deal" (don't you let that epic guitar solo go down without you). Primed for the second set, they tackle the complexities of "Help>Slipknot!>Franklin's" with heart and ease. It's clear there will be no stopping their flow - Bobby and Brent hanging in for a fantastic pre-Drums "Jam" and Jerry and Bobby in the zone on a not-to-be-missed melodic "Space." Not a skipper in the whole lot!

Dave's Picks Volume 27 has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman and it is limited to 18,000 individually-numbered copies*.

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

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My best guess is Las Vegas Ice Palace, March 29th, 1969.......not sure how that fits with the USA clue, but seems to fit OK with the other 2 clues? Santana opened for the GOGD along with a local Vegas band called The Free Circus....Batdorf and Rodney formed in Vegas shortly after thisand would have played this venue many times. Seems they opened for many bands in the 70's but could not find any reference of them opening for the Grateful Dead. We will know soon! KCJ
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My best guess is Las Vegas Ice Palace, March 29th, 1969.......not sure how that fits with the USA clue, but seems to fit OK with the other 2 clues? Santana opened for the GOGD along with a local Vegas band called The Free Circus....Batdorf and Rodney formed in Vegas shortly after thisand would have played this venue many times. Seems they opened for many bands in the 70's but could not find any reference of them opening for the Grateful Dead. We will know soon! KCJ
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10/02/76- River Front Coliseum - Cincinnati, OH
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Another '76 show from the Boston Music Hall would be nice. I mean, since we're speculating. But I'm open to whatever comes my way.
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"DP 28 Guess10/02/76- River Front Coliseum - Cincinnati, OH" I believe this show was part of the 30 Trips box set. I would not mind getting the night previous, 10/1/1976, Market Square Arena, Indianapolis. It would be two releases in a row centered on Help>Slip>Franklin's, but I don't have a problem with that! If you want a Cincy show, how about 4/8/89? That's a fun one.
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"DP 28 Guess10/02/76- River Front Coliseum - Cincinnati, OH" I believe this show was part of the 30 Trips box set. I would not mind getting the night previous, 10/1/1976, Market Square Arena, Indianapolis. It would be two releases in a row centered on Help>Slip>Franklin's, but I don't have a problem with that! If you want a Cincy show, how about 4/8/89? That's a fun one.
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"DP 28 Guess10/02/76- River Front Coliseum - Cincinnati, OH" I believe this show was part of the 30 Trips box set. I would not mind getting the night previous, 10/1/1976, Market Square Arena, Indianapolis. It would be two releases in a row centered on Help>Slip>Franklin's, but I don't have a problem with that! If you want a Cincy show, how about 4/8/89? That's a fun one.
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"DP 28 Guess10/02/76- River Front Coliseum - Cincinnati, OH" I believe this show was part of the 30 Trips box set. I would not mind getting the night previous, 10/1/1976, Market Square Arena, Indianapolis. It would be two releases in a row centered on Help>Slip>Franklin's, but I don't have a problem with that! If you want a Cincy show, how about 4/8/89? That's a fun one.
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Cobo Arena, Detroit, 10/3/76 was included in the 30 Trips box. Though either 10/1 or 10/2 would definitely be a welcome addition (for me at least). That 10/1 Market Square is a sweet ride for sure.
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sorry about duplicates, not sure what happened
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If we're speculating, listing our wish-list, and talking 76 and h/s/f, give us 8/4! Otherwise, I can't imagine another 77 for this year, but that Dekalb 77 call would be amazing. Both are pretty well-circulated boards already, I've got some XLIIs of them somewhere or other, so perhaps unnecessary or not in line with the DP mission...anyway, soon!
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First and only Silver LP was released in 1976. Has to be. I'd almost put money on it now. 8-4-76 would be massive.
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Please and thank you on the idea of 8/4/76! Whether it's Dave's 28, I don't know, but it should be released. If it was the 29th, that would entice a lot of subscribers. I'm hoping for 1968-70 for this one. I don't think all of the Houseboat Tapes have been put out, but based on the liner notes to DaP 6, don't know whether there's even enough material for another full show release. I would imagine that consisted of mainly late '69-early '70 material, since it yielded material from 12/11-12, 20, 21/69, and 2/2/70 (DaP 19 doesn't mention being from that batch, but fits the bill otherwise). So far, IMO, DaP 26 has been the peak in this year, and I'd like to see another show like that, fairly unknown, an uncirculated sbd, and a glorious performance. DaP 25 was an underwhelming Pick to me. It has a legendary status, but I thought the fire went out after Jack Straw and only really rekindled with Truckin'. Also, the last Dark Star in the series was DaP 19, so we're due another one. We shall soon find out what it will be, and in the meantime, hopefully everyone in the path of Michael stays safe. It should be here tomorrow, and apparently they're warning of tornadoes as the bigger danger to us. Luckily we escaped Matthew and Florence relatively unscathed, hoping for that trend to continue.
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I'm going with 7/4/69 at the Electric Theater in Chicago. Only pre-80's July 4th show to my knowledge (which is what I'm guessing the United States of America clue is referring to). A short show, so probably will be combined with another show, perhaps the 7/5/69 show at same venue.
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Since we’re all speculating on the clues, here’s my (admittedly self serving guess). According to the clues and Wikipedia, all Brent signs point to a pre-1971 show. A lot happened in the United States between ‘65 and ‘70, perhaps more than any 5 year period in modern history, but not one event objectively screams USA more than the next. So, I’m presuming this reference is music related. So here’s my take. jimmy Hendrix played (arguably) the most epic Star Spangled Banner ever at Woodstock. Jimmy passed away on 9/18/70. That same night, the Grateful Dead played a pretty epic show that, at least in my opinion, contains one of the best dancin’ in the streets ever. And with that, I look forward to being pleasantly disappointed because I have no doubt that I’m wrong. But it sure is fun to guess. Look forward to the release, whatever it may be.
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Here's another possibility;Any of the shows from June '76 at the Tower Theatre in Philly it covers BOTH the Bicentennial year & birthplace of the USA in the Bicentennial year. Any show from this 4 show run would make a great release although I tend to lean toward 6/23 the 2nd set is one long JAMfest, 6/23 also features an odd pairing of Crazy Fingers>Comes A Time in the 1st set. I'd like to see any one of these shows get Normanized.
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10/15/76Shrine Auditorium - Los Angeles, CA Last show of the year and Fall tour. Dave has a knack for releasing those type shows. That Set 2 looks just dreamy! Philly in June '76 works for me too. Totally. Philly ALWAYS seemed to get the best outta Bertha & the Boys!!
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Needless to say, most shows were played in the USA. I used the too generic USA as a clue because using "Mississippi/Ohio/Missouri Rivers" would be too easy. The word "clue" is a clue itself, as the revealing date email itself. It's very good to know geography and to read maps. Can you read the alpha/numeric answer now?
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I just wished I could give a clue on the year or the month or date of the show, but I was not allowed to do so.Again, this installment of the Dave's Picks Series will delight many, and many others will complain that another show close to this date is more worthy of release than this show that was selected.
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2/7/69 early and late. https://archive.org/details/gd1969-02-07.137392.sbd.wise.sirmick.sbeok… Set 1 Early show: Dark Star> St. Stephen> The Eleven> Turn On Your Love Light Set 2 Late show: Cryptical Envelopment> Drums> The Other One> Cryptical Envelopment> Death Don't Have No Mercy, Alligator> Drums> Drummers' Chant> Jam> China Cat Jam> Jam> Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)> Feedback> And We Bid You Good Night Other artist(s): The Velvet Underground; The Fugs and its a cassette master.
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6/xx/76 Auditorium Theater - Chicago, IL
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Is there a Sitting On Top Of The World in this show? Or is it 12/12/73? Or is it 10/12/68? Or is it 12/31/69? Boston Tea Party. Email announcement states last Daves of 2018. This is the last show of 1969. Boston Tea Party-USA. Some People might like 12/30/69 better. Pre-Brent era. Slewfoot lyrics about frozen river.
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Hmm, seem to be coalescing around 69, 70, 76. 12/31/69 sounds like good call, wharfrat. Bicentennial 76, rtcampbel, also sounds good, and I love that su76 Chicago run. Though doesn’t seem to jive with the other clues (pre-71). 6/26/76 US Blues encore. Great, great show. 76 is mixed year for heads. I love that mellower, looser sound. Not everyone does. Also, I think 6/29 is better (the wheel from so many roads) and of course many have discussed 8/4.
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so perfect filler would be this 80 minute show from the night before it from St Louis. https://archive.org/details/gd1969-02-06.137394.sbd.wise.sirmick.sbeok… Morning Dew, Dark Star > St. Stephen > The Eleven > Turn On Your Love Light > Drums > Turn On Your Love Light, Cryptical Envelopment > Drums > The Other One > Cryptical Envelopment > Feedback > And We Bid You Good Night
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Of selling this stuff when you try to buy it the minute it goes on sale and it's SOLD OUT? Make more you idiots or stop the obvious corruption.
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46th Street Rock Palace? Though I thought there were only poorly circulated AUDs. Who knows! (Also, just a few days after the Cap 70 shows.)
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"Check me if I'm wrong Sandy" but we don't know what exactly was in the returned tapes from a few years back and it's been awhile since anything else has been released from said returns.
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I think you are right Kayak Guy. Three Rivers Stadium (Pitt) Pittsburgh was my first guess for city with the rivers clue, but then my mind had my wandering around St. Louis and Southern Illinois. Also, when you click on the art link there is a picture of a skeleton promoting Field and Stream ( headquarters located near Pitt). If so, love the choice. Sam T
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That has crossed my mind on several occasions. If so, well done chap.
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Bolo puzzles take a good bit of time to put together, chairman duties at Federal Reserve sometimes conflict with release schedules.. not that he ever asked for that godforsaken job. Work gets in the way of all that is good.
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I agree that there are many high quality shows in the summer and fall of 1972 that are ripe for release. Here's to hoping for 8/12/1972. Of course 7/18/72 and 9/10/72 would be quite fine selections as well.
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Would be a FANTASTIC Pick! Listening to the late show now, and checked out the 2/6 show, too. That would be a dream release with the early, late, and previous show of some super hot, primal Dead.
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Would be a FANTASTIC Pick! Listening to the late show now, and checked out the 2/6 show, too. That would be a dream release with the early, late, and previous show of some super hot, primal Dead.
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Sorry, just broke out of the Saudi embassy in Istanbul. My Clues: > No Brent > Hi-ho Silver! > USA! USA! > Something about rivers > Alpha-numeric stuff Obvious, I know. Didn't have time for my usual unexcogitable offerings.
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11/26/72
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Sticking with 12/31/69. The Eleven. Alpha Numeric. But not really. Silver Threads and Golden Needles. Hi Ho Silver. Boston Tea Party. USA. Mystic and Charles Rivers. Something about rivers. No Brent. No Brent.
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...It's the suspense that gets me...
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Wouldn't be surprised if it's not quite as expected...and we get a 1991 show ; ) ...I mean I get it, it will more than likely be 1976, that's the year that is due in Lemues perfect comfort zone of 1970-1978. Don't think it will be a 1960s show, those are be covered in the album reissue 2nd CD deluxe editions....and there just ain't enough of a 1968-69 show to warrant a full dave pick
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after work today I need to drive 80 miles into town to get some shopping done...don't want to go anywhere this weekend with the rain and wind forecasts that we have...anywho, I will be listening to 4-26-72 on my drive in across the peaks (The road tops off at 8,000 ft)...I love that show...when 100 Year Hall came out I thought wowie zowie this is it...then someone on a bt site put the complete show in the correct running order and I thought, No, Wow this is it...needless to say when the Europe '72 box came out I was speechless...so what ever comes our way today I'm good with it cuz they all look pretty on the shelf all in a row...Happy DP Day y'all!!
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In my mind, the clues point to 10/18/1972. But I guess we will see soon enough.
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In my mind, the clues point to 10/18/1972. But I guess we will see soon enough.
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In my mind, the clues point to 10/18/1972. But I guess we will see soon enough.
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