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    One more Saturday night at Winterland! Yes, we're back to home base for DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 42, the complete show from Winterland, San Francisco, 2/23/74. The one that featured the earliest amalgamation of what would soon become the Wall of Sound, the one that is so "loud, clear, and defined," it's been ripe for release for quite some time and we're glad it's finally getting its due.

    First set or second, there are no wrong answers here. From the unique show opener of Chuck Berry's "Around And Around" and an incredible "Here Comes Sunshine" that would then disappear for 18 years, to a medley of WAKE OF THE FLOOD tracks - "Row Jimmy," "Weather Report Suite," and "Stella Blue" - cementing their status in the canon and an unstoppable hour through the classic 1973-1974 Dead that is “He’s Gone”>“Truckin’”>“Drums”>“The Other One”>“Eyes Of The World,” it's all exceptionally hot.

    Limited to 25,000 numbered copies, DAVE’S PICKS VOLUME 42: WINTERLAND, SAN FRANCISCO, 2/23/74 was recorded by Kidd Candelario and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering. Grab a copy while you can.

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  • daverock
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    On the shopping list - looks good.

    What also may - or may not - be of interest is a book I am reading at the moment called "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by Keiron Pim. It's a biography of a mover and shaker on London scene in the 1960s called David Litvinoff. A shadowy figure who was an associate of The Krays and a friend of Eric Clapton, he seemed to move effortlessly between the criminal underworld and the rock scene. He is credited as an advisor in the credits of the great film "Performance" which features Mick Jagger and Anita Pallenberg. One of the characters The Stones associated with who gave them a real frisson of danger.
    "Performance" is one of the great films of and about the 1960s of course. An indispensable snapshot of psychedelic/Stones/London - at least to people like me, 10 years later and two hundred miles away.

    Watching the extras on my dvd of this film last night, I was surprised to see that Lowell George played in the soundtrack. One of the greatest soundtracks I have ever heard, too

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    I've met a few, Mickey Hart, Robert Hunter, Frank Zappa, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Grace Slick, Bobby Caldwell, Mark Knoefler, Arnold Palmer, Chris Squire and Alan White, Steve Allen, Mick Ronson and Ian Hunter and Robin Trower. That's off the top of my head. Spent a little time on the mountain...

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    Thanks for the tip off on the Rolling Stones El Mocambo. Hand of Fate finally has its proper live release. I can't think of a more underrated Stones song. I don't know how the rest of the album sounds, but I thought the Stones originals on Love You Live sounded awful, as well as Flashpoint and Still Life and all the rest after. For years the only good live Stones album I could handle was Ya Yas, which was the only Mick Taylor era live stuff available. And it caught them right at the beginning of that stretch. It was until about 10 years ago or so that they started releasing live material from the early 70s, starting with the Ladies and Gentlemen movie. Then I heard for the first time, the fabled live Rolling Stones, worthy of the greatest rock and roll band moniker (even if they shared that reputation with a few other bands). I'll probably pick up El mocambo and have faith that the rest of it is going to be as good as hand of fate, and better than love you live.

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    Great story crow told me

    All i know of hers is Superman

  • Vguy72
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    I met Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies fame....

    ....and shook Tim Burtons hand in Vegas.
    That's really about it.

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    Had an encounter with a celebrity.

  • Crow Told Me
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    A few lifetimes ago, I committed acts of journalism on a semi-regular basis. So I talked to a lot of fairly famous people as part of my job, but I don't think that counts. Mostly, people keep their guard up when they're being interviewed for a story. One delightful exception: Shaquille O'Neal, who was warm and friendly and really funny, despite the fact that I was probably the least important interview he'd done in months.

    Oh, speaking of b-ballers, Bill Walton was an absolute delight. I button-holed him at a game and told him what I wanted to talk about, and asked him for five minutes, and he gave me his home phone and told me to call the next day so we could take our time and "do it right." It actually took a few days to connect, but when we did, he talked to me for an hour and a half, mostly about life. I wished I'd asked him more about the Dead, Egypt etc, but we got into a talk about aging and physical problems associated with that (of which he's had many) and, well, it was cool and I just went with it. Anyway, good good dude.

    One person I want to mention is Laurie Anderson. A friend of mine was involved with promoting a concert of hers, and he asked me if I could drive her to the airport the next day. Sure, why not? She was a piece of work. I pull up, wave to her, she gets in the car, and first thing she says is "Can we not talk? I really don't want to talk." And I'm thinking, fine, I'm just doing a favor for my friend. I say no problemo. Next thing she says is, "Can we turn that heater OFF please?" not at all nicely, but like this is the most annoying thing she's ever had to deal with is the fact that the heater is on in my car, which she just sat down in 10 seconds ago. Then she starts complaining about her flight, because she has layover, and her tour manager's an idiot blah blah. So apparently she wants me to not talk because she's going to be going non-stop the whole drive. Then she pulls out her phone, starts complaining to who ever's on the other end, reaming that person out. Then she hangs up, repeats all her complaints to me. Never shuts up the whole 20 minute drive. When we get there, she asks if I can wait at curbside because she's going to go in and try to change her flight and she might need a ride back to the hotel. So I say the first words I've been allowed since I picked her up: "no, sorry, actually I have to get to work. Buh bye!" And peel on outta there. Never told that story before, not even to the friend who asked me to drive her, but it's true. Maybe she was just having a bad day. Her music's generally .... not bad.

    Man, are you guys digging the El Mocambo Club thing? Definitely some of best live Stones I've heard. Amazing to remember how good they could be.

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    The best conversations with the townies of Telluride.
    Featuring: Richard Holbrook, U.N. Ambassador and Special Envoy to the Middle East
    Niel Marlens, Producer of The Wonder Years and other sit-coms, etc.
    Mr. Toll of Toll Bros. Construction, (very big back east?) sponsor of opera on
    Public Radio and PBS and singlehandedly bringing back vintage 70's ski clothing
    by wearing it every day he has skied since then.
    Justin Leonard, Pro Golfer, British Open champion.
    All great front side skiers, where the real townies ski lift 9.
    That's my working title Proudfoot. I'm hoping I can get Aaron Sorkin to produce the TV version.
    I'll play the stoner working for tips always handy with a song. I played nothing but Jerry or the Dead.
    Cheers
    Edit: Oh, and I rented skis to Alicia Keys but I didn't know who she was. Really cute, I said when they clued me in. And customers included Daryl Hannah, Susan St. James and Ralph Lauren, a cool guy with lots of cool cars.

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    Lol

  • Angry Jack Straw
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    The guy’s name is Kucherov.

    Everyone in Florida knows that now.

    Celebs: Bill Walton at one of the New Years shows. Were we both in a fairly altered state, so I doubt either one of us remember much about the encounter. Or care.

    Numerous hockey players. The most famous of which would be Bobby Hull. Enormous hands made of cement.

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One more Saturday night at Winterland! Yes, we're back to home base for DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 42, the complete show from Winterland, San Francisco, 2/23/74. The one that featured the earliest amalgamation of what would soon become the Wall of Sound, the one that is so "loud, clear, and defined," it's been ripe for release for quite some time and we're glad it's finally getting its due.

First set or second, there are no wrong answers here. From the unique show opener of Chuck Berry's "Around And Around" and an incredible "Here Comes Sunshine" that would then disappear for 18 years, to a medley of WAKE OF THE FLOOD tracks - "Row Jimmy," "Weather Report Suite," and "Stella Blue" - cementing their status in the canon and an unstoppable hour through the classic 1973-1974 Dead that is “He’s Gone”>“Truckin’”>“Drums”>“The Other One”>“Eyes Of The World,” it's all exceptionally hot.

Limited to 25,000 numbered copies, DAVE’S PICKS VOLUME 42: WINTERLAND, SAN FRANCISCO, 2/23/74 was recorded by Kidd Candelario and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering. Grab a copy while you can.

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When mine got sent back we checked with the PO and they said it only had the physical address info, not the PO Box.
So for whatever reason the label wasn’t printed the same/correctly? It seemed like knowing that helped Rhino?
Like you, I’ve not had other issues. Fingers crossed it hasn’t happened since. Good Luck amigo!

Oh, is that avatar a Chork? Are you into Leftover Salmon? Played in a band called Wave Mountain Riders BITD. We had an original song called Chork: about being on Salmon tour and what happens when ya mate a pig and a chicken! Fun stuff lol, your avatar brought back fond memories!

....waiting for the mail carrier.
Playing disc 2 of Boxillas Cape Cod '79 offering.
You know whats on it.
My anticipation is high.
Edit. Leftover Salmon gets my nod. Great band.
Govt Mule and Los Lobos coming here soon.

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DP 42 and DP vol 1 Vinyl, the eagle has landed. I must say Dr. Rhino at customer service is the man or woman! Not easy dealing with crazy deadheads, but he or she is a whisperer!!

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I’m glad to hear your experiences have been positive, too.

My avatar is a “Buster” in reference to the song by my favorite working band, moe.

What the hell. That was a terrible first round draw for our beloved Leafs.

I know I said the Lighting won’t win three times in a row, but they’ve got a way better goalie. We may be looking at another first round exit. If they don’t win game one tonight that really puts the pressure on them. Good luck.

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....good to see.
Because, "music is indeed the best".
Especially when it's '74 GOGD.
It's baseball season here AJS. Lol.
Calgary is gonna ruin your day.

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Vguy 72 before I even ripped in 42!! at he's gone as I write this, Just beautiful! God bless the Grateful Dead and God bless Vinyl!

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Check pm

"It really was no miracle
What happened was just this..."

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I’m just waiting on the puck drop now. A big “Gulp” going against Tampa Bay, but I think this is Auston Matthews’ year.
Regardless, the playoffs are the best, and always plenty rough! Love it!
Deep breath….

(PS - I’m glad 42 is landing yonder and hither. Here is hoping those ole shipping blues are of another time.)

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Really stupid penalty, but it seems to have energized the Leafs. They had more SOG than Tampa during the PK.

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Breathing…just breathing…

(Clifford doth sucketh for such a stupid penalty!)

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But those were some pretty weak penalty calls against Tampa

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Normally I would say the game is over, but this is the Leafs.

Is anyone else having issues with the audio feed? On my broadcast, the audio is almost a full second ahead of the video. Really annoying.

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This Auston Matthews is something else. A kid that grew up in Arizona may be the best Toronto Maple Leaf I’ve ever seen in 60+ years watching.

Note to self: Must order new Garcia release. Expectations are muted, as there has been so many Keystone releases to date in both series, all his bands, so I’m expecting more of the same loose arrangements, and fun playing, with no surprises.

....aww. Phil laying it down.
Like a warm blanket.
Lemme get up in there. Thanks.
Edit.
That Big River raised both eyebrows.
That's what I'm talking about.
Slam dunk. It really doesn't get much better.
Had to shift down to Ramble-On.
Some gears were ground, but the foot found the clutch eventually.
Sounds awesome.
This is what we pay for.

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....I've caught at least 2 slipknot references....there are several runs Jerry makes in The Other One where he is clearly playing the primordial riff.

There is another brief moment another reference gets made toward the beginning of the Playin jam on the bonus disc.

Ears are astute, and will remain perk'd.

Now back to your regularly scheduled GD sammich of choice.

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Pretty good game there eh!
Yassss Clifford went a little over the top, but it got em fired up!

Let’s hope it’s not just one game where the Bolts were sleeping, but now they get woke after getting spanked!

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For those who still depend on the Pony Express to get our Dave's Picks...

How is the sound, and how does it compare to Dave's Picks 13 (one of my fav's)

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Wow. Evidently, the USPS has the ability to travel time!

Checked my DaP shipping progress this morning at about 7:30am. The website showed that at 5:30am, the shipment was in my city’s post office. (Yay!)

BUT it also showed that at 7:41am (ten minutes in the future!) it would materialize in San Leandro, CA, about 80 miles away. AND at 11:41am (more than four hours into the future) it would leave there. WTF?

So, I think we can conclude that either a) the postal service is capable of manipulating time and space or b) those tracking details are complete bullshit.

Ah well. Either way I'll probably get the DaP this week.

I finally found a show I am willing to attend

George Clinton and P-Funk

July 28

Maybe Daves will arrive today
Pleeeease

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DAP 13 has been one of my faves as well along with the 73 UCLA show as far as audio goes. This release is just a pleasing to my ear as #13. To me the pedal effects (especially Phil's) are extra meaty and dynamic to my ears a nice example are the Moog effects (sounds like they are Moog anyway) in HCS jams. Dare I say I like the audio dynamics more so than on 13?! Very nice release. Pleasure to listen to for sure.

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04/25 Order information received by UPS
04/26 Shipping mail received
05/03 Package received for processing in Fontana

It looks like it might be delivered this year.

...but how much will it cost? I'd forgotten about those three letters, USP, for a while, but coming on here, and seeing them typed out it all came rushing back. I went to check my bank statements, to see if they ever paid me back for the money they overcharged me for delivering the box in October. And they did - £32.59 paid back to me in March. I had to be firm with them, as I recall. Firm and persistent.. but fair, I like to think.

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Luckily Dave's Picks are sent by Mail Innovations. This means that UPS pass the parcel to USPS. It is USPS who ship it across the pond and give it to the national customs authority. The local customs then ask for payment of VAT and administrative costs and subsequently pass the goods on to the national postal service who deliver it to your door.
When it comes to box sets then the whole process is carried out by UPS with all their ineptitude and mistakes which, as we have experienced, can result in huge costs that have no basis in fact or law. It is a long and frustrating task to sort out their mess and get ones money back.
I can understand that our pals in the US of A prefer UPS to USPS but they don't have to deal with customs etc.

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The Me and Bobby Mcgee highlights how they were just learning how to use the microphones for the wall of sound. If they backed up a bit and instead of singing into the top mic they were singing into to both with the lower mic being out of phase, then the vocal signal canceled out. Fascinating to hear the learning in progress.

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DaP 42 showed up in the mail today. I immediately ripped it and loaded it into iTunes. I took Dave's advise and built a playlist with the Bonus Disc, DaP 13 and DaP 42 (in that order). Listening to (and enjoying it) right now!

Simonrob-yes, I don't remember paying excess charges for the last Daves Picks I ordered. Just the box.
With the box they told me that it had been classified as containing items of clothing-which for some reason are taxed more heavily than cds. That was just what one person said though-it seems a very random process.

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I don't know JJC. It sounds like they all fade out and fade back in at the same time as if there's something else going on.

JiminMD tough ti say. I am a few songs in and overall things sound good, but some bits sound distorted or overdriven. This could just be the sound people getting the beginning of the show straightened out. But I would say so far it goes to Dave's Picks 13. Just starting Sugaree.

Jerry sounds good. That's all I care about :-)

Count me among the minority, but I love my USPS. UPS can suck my kiss. In the end USPS bring my shit, ups takes forever to hand off to them, but once they have,,,, I usually get same day.

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Came yesterday, took to work and played. Sounded great there.

Home now and listening on headphones.

Great recording!!!

Not a Here Comes Sunshine expert, but this one sounds great. AND I have NOT heard anyone talking,,,,, AMEN :-)

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Glad you have good luck with these clowns.
Mine has followed its usual route: passing within a mile and a half of my house, and a quarter mile of the PO, twice! Once going to Denver, then all the way back across the state to GJ. So now it’ll be another day to come halfway back across the state again. Yeeesshhk, hey, as long as it gets here : )

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The Bonus Disc pic would make a GREAT sheet of blotter!!!

AM I RIGHT? CAN I GET AN AMEN?

also,,,, I surprised the glass hasn't sold out yet,,,, guess the "love of the glass" is over.

Time to bring back the axe!!! (givem the axe, the axe, the axe, the axe. right in the neck, right in the neck, right in the neck)

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Like Bill Cosby said,,,,,, "just a little snakie lick"

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Dennis, I haven't heard a reference to that Cosby album in maybe 40 years! Fantastic! .... SNAKES ... you get outta here!!! I will not comment on the whole Cosby saga, but WILL say that I enjoyed the Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl for 15+ years (hosted by the Cos) ....

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no email, no tracking number, no bread in the breadbox. Sure hope this is not the one that gets "lost in the mail".

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