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    Dave's Picks Vol. 51: Scranton Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, PA (4/13/71)

    Look out Big Boss Man, Pigpen's on the loose! We're shedding our lovelight on the not-to-be-overlooked Spring 1971 tour with DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 51, featuring the complete unreleased show from the SCRANTON CATHOLIC YOUTH CENTER, SCRANTON, PA 4/13/71 AND the 2nd set from the previous night at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on 4/12/71.

    These gems find the original Grateful Dead quintet delivering some of their most inspired, energetic, and tightest performances. There's a dab of WORKINGMAN'S DEAD, a splash of AMERICAN BEAUTY, a great foreshadow into what would soon appear on SKULL & ROSES. And you'll need nearly all those fingers (or those toes) because - count 'em - there's eight classic covers ("Mama Tried," "Hard To Handle," and a rare "I Second That Emotion," to name a few) done as only the Dead could do them with Mr. McKernan and his magical harmonica.

    Limited to 25,000 numbered copies, DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 51: SCRANTON CATHOLIC YOUTH CENTER, SCRANTON, PA 4/13/71 has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering.

    P.S. We had a little extra room on Disc 2, so please enjoy the final five DP48 bonus tracks to complete 10/24/70, St. Louis, MO.

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  • #81
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    Since I am clueless on the stats I'll just pick some shows I attended.
    For a Bruce: 12-9-90
    For a Vince: 3-6-94
    Just for fun: 6-8-80
    Why not?
    Cheers

  • #82
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    Now that the Box is out, it’s just 52 and Black Friday RSD to be announced.
    And then time to subscribe for 2025.

    A Bruce show for 52 would be grate.
    10-31-91
    It’s got a Dark Star…..

    For a post-Bruce Vince release 3-30-94 would be nice.
    It also has a Dark Star.

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    Dave has come to a point now where legitimately he could spread the release years around more equally. Being that so much has been released now to date over multiple years and numerous compilations or series. Not to mention big and mini Box Sets!

    Well, 1977 is picked close to the bone, so has 1974 which had less shows done overall {Wall O'Sound}. 1976 has only half a years worth of shows, and only 3 have been Dave's releases so far {1976 is also a first year Dave's Picks representation}. 1972 still has some early springtime shows {Academy of Music} remaining before the Big {Massively released} Europe tour, and then after getting back stateside there's quite a bunch left during the midsummer to autumn and winter `72. The years 1973 & 1978 still have much shows left each for their year as a whole, with also some major variations in set lists and style during said years. Only 1973 has a big chuck gone, the summer shows.

    So all that said, on any given year now, Dave could release at least one, maybe two Kieth & Donna era shows, {pre & post hiatus} then at least one, maybe two Brent era shows, {For one show pick from 1984~`86, with two shows pick from {1979~`83} & {1987~1990}.
    That leaves room for either a Pig era show or a Vince & Bruce era pick, maybe both depending on how many Brent or Keith & Donna shows got done for that year.

    This is the good math!

    P.S. Gimme your bets for Dave's Pick #52! He already hinted that it would be a post Brent 1990s show. My money's on Nassau 3/27/91, too many unique aspects to pass on.

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    Good points, all, Deadvikes. Dave is indeed unpredictable.

    It probably surprises no one to observe that 1977 leads the way in the DaP catalog of releases with 8 shows to date. And it's most welcome to note that 1974 comes second with 6. But 1971 now has 5. All three of those years were represented in the very first year of the DaP series, so empirically it might seem that Dave has a strong affinity for each one.

    And yet I also recognize that some of his decisions were governed by what's in the vault (or maybe what was repatriated to the vault!); what is available in a very high-quality recording; what was already released in other series or box sets, and so on. One thing we can probably all agree upon, though, is that Dave truly has one of the most interesting jobs in the world. He's like a real-life version of that Dos Equis guy. Except Canadian and clean-shaven.

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    Great show! Lets get this one released. Please.

  • #86
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    Muffed beginning to Brokedown

    They muffed the beginning of Brokedown Palace when they played it as an encore when I saw them on 3/27/81, too. Looking in The Taping Compendium to jog my memory, after playing the opening chords, Jerry came in with the wrong verse. To quote the good book -
    ""Sorry! Premature senility," says Jerry with a grin, before playing and singing it so soulfully that I'm reduced to tears for the second time in one night."

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    That's it, thanks. Believe it or not, but I typed in BP first but China somehow came to mind. It's pretty rare to hear Jerry talk much at shows, except for his sweet lyrics.

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    Obeah,

    The one thing we know for sure is Dave can be unpredictable at times. Never thought he would release another 71 show for #48 and release this Scranton show two releases later. Who knows, maybe he will release another 71 show for #52.

    Would love to see an 88 or 91. It is time.

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    Not sure about a China Doll - maybe you're thinking of Brokedown Palace at Telluride 8/16/87? Double encore - as they start Brokedown out of Touch It slowly grinds to a halt and Jerry exclaims something to the effect of - "Wait a minute! This is all fucked up! We're in then wrong key! You folks are used to this - oxygen deprivation. Forget that all happened!" And they start Brokedown fresh.

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    9/26/91 or...?

    Well, for three of the last four years, the last DaP of the year was a later-era show - Vol. 36 was 1987 and then Vols. 40 and 44 were both from 1990. So it seems a reasonable supposition to think he might dip into '91 for Vol. 52.

    On the other side of the coin, this year Dave already cracked open 1985 for the first time (Vol 49) - you have to go back to Vols 35 and 36 for the last time he broached two new years (new for the DaP series, that is) in one calendar/subscription year. Would he really end the year with a 1991 release? People have been speculating about 9/26 for some years now, but it never really sounds like informed speculation but just more of "I was there" and "this was the best night of the run" chatter. And ofc one of Dave's first releases when he took over the Dick's series was 9/25, so he surely considered the 26th back then but passed.

    My own feeling is that while '91 is the last strong year for the band, the energy did wane as the year went along. I think the March shows, or perhaps Vegas in late April, have more to offer. The August Shoreline shows have some fire to them. But for any of these it's not hard to imagine that Rhino will struggle to shift 25,000 copies. And if they are willing to risk a Fall '91 release, one of the MSG shows (8 still unreleased) seems a safer sales bet than Boston.

    But there's still no Dave's from 1989, nor '88. Either would likely sell better than a '91. And I note that the last '76 released (notwithstanding the 2020 box set) was Vol. 28.

    Oh well, I'm always wrong when I play the "guess what Dave will release" game. Since I didn't mention it, it will probably be '73.

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Dave's Picks Vol. 51: Scranton Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, PA (4/13/71)

Look out Big Boss Man, Pigpen's on the loose! We're shedding our lovelight on the not-to-be-overlooked Spring 1971 tour with DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 51, featuring the complete unreleased show from the SCRANTON CATHOLIC YOUTH CENTER, SCRANTON, PA 4/13/71 AND the 2nd set from the previous night at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on 4/12/71.

These gems find the original Grateful Dead quintet delivering some of their most inspired, energetic, and tightest performances. There's a dab of WORKINGMAN'S DEAD, a splash of AMERICAN BEAUTY, a great foreshadow into what would soon appear on SKULL & ROSES. And you'll need nearly all those fingers (or those toes) because - count 'em - there's eight classic covers ("Mama Tried," "Hard To Handle," and a rare "I Second That Emotion," to name a few) done as only the Dead could do them with Mr. McKernan and his magical harmonica.

Limited to 25,000 numbered copies, DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 51: SCRANTON CATHOLIC YOUTH CENTER, SCRANTON, PA 4/13/71 has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering.

P.S. We had a little extra room on Disc 2, so please enjoy the final five DP48 bonus tracks to complete 10/24/70, St. Louis, MO.

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Submitted by Gary Farseer on Sat, 07/27/2024 - 16:33

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Sky Pilot!

Was that the rabbit hole.

Been a huge fan of his for 45 years.

SMB played a 75 person capacity hole in the wall about 33 years ago. He was great to hang out with. Only about 50 people there. It was a wayword stop between two larger cities.

Have also seen the Dixie Dregs and the Dregs.

Just got in a copy of a live DVD, that is for tomorrow night.

Putting 51 in now!

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Submitted by proudfoot on Sat, 07/27/2024 - 16:44

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Looked at an image of the cyc via gps

It's now the Lackawanna College Student Union Building

Lackawanna...lol

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Sat, 07/27/2024 - 22:09

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....the Vegas Widespead Panic shows are canceled. Get better Jimmy.
Spafford announced a show here November 3rd. A week before King Gizzard is playing. Nice!
But hot damn if Phish's Summer Tour isn't off to a roaring start. Firing on all cylinders. Vroom vroom!
Got a pair of Sennheiser headphones during that Prime Day sale along with that Klipsch sub.
Wife was all in on that purchase lol.
Checking out last nights Alpine Valley show on them. 🍻
Edit. Tonight's Alpine show just hit LivePhish. They upload the shows within an hour of them ending. Amazing. I love being spoiled by both bands. I deserve it dammit!

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Sat, 07/27/2024 - 22:28

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....thats the hose. Right. There.
Jon Fishman is incredible.
Into Brian And Robert. Time for Page to shine. Very nice.
Apologies. I don't have Scranton yet.
Edit. Llama. Page aint done yet. Taboot taboot.

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Submitted by Danehead on Sun, 07/28/2024 - 05:44

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Any Elvis-fan ? I think there was gentleman who had seen "the King" (in 1975 ?) in here a while back, but a few weeks from now - Sony will release "Elvis - Memphis". Recordings (1954-76) from the very first Sun to the last at Graceland. Also his hometown show at the "Mid-South" in 1974.. BW from Copenhagen wishing you all a peaceful sunday..

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Submitted by Dennis on Sun, 07/28/2024 - 08:31

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.... but I ordered the Elvis box.

Needed this like a need another hole in my head.

Hey, it's the King, and I didn't even know Clark Gable recorded!

Hard to find people who know or remember Clark was the first "KING". :-)

Not a songwriter obv

But a fantastic performer

Two songs he performs that always make me verklempt

Are you lonesome tonight
I can't help falling in love with you

When my daughter was dealing with her first breakup I played heartbreak hotel for her

Also in Las Vegas there is an Elvis tribute performer called Big Elvis

When we watched him in April he did great and I sang along

I cant buy the new Elvis release though

Elvis is everywhere
Elvis is everything
Elvis is everybody
Elvis is still the king

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Submitted by 1stshow70878 on Sun, 07/28/2024 - 09:50

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Elvis classic with the Muscle Shoals sound and Donna very noticeable in that background group of singers.
Love it, that one and In The Ghetto
Cheers
Oh, and A Little Less Conversation is a killer too. He always had top tier backup bands. James Burton!

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Submitted by Dennis on Sun, 07/28/2024 - 10:04

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A little factoid I learn recently (?).

Heartbreak Hotel was written by Mae Axton, her son Hoyt wrote Jeremiah was a Bullfrog.

Only mother and son to both have number 1 records!

I love odd connections.

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Submitted by 1stshow70878 on Sun, 07/28/2024 - 10:14

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One of the most distinctive voices ever!
Not so much country, more like Americana?
Great trivia there Dennis.
Cheers

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Submitted by Dennis on Sun, 07/28/2024 - 10:25

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I've always liked his covering of .... Don't Give a Damn About a Greenback Dollar, Spend it Fast I Can....

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Submitted by Danehead on Sun, 07/28/2024 - 10:48

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Dennis.. Kings - well, there was the "King of Swing" - good, old Benny Goodman and - another - jazz-great; "King" Oliver -way back.. Proudfoot.. Elvis WAS a songwriter - the "Love me tender" - EP, all songs on that were written by him.. Rocks first songwriter.. (well - second to mr. Berry..)

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Submitted by proudfoot on Sun, 07/28/2024 - 10:52

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I did not know that.
Really, I thought he just waited for the songwriters to create for him every time.

I am not obsessed with every detail of his career.

Now the GD...far beyond obsessed, I am.

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Submitted by daverock on Sun, 07/28/2024 - 11:01

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Thumbs up from me too. His recordings still sound incredible. The ones on SUN Records have always been my favourites - everything about them, not least the ground breaking guitar playing of Scotty Moore. But his recordings on RCA are also great. It's often thought that his career went down the pan a bit in the 60's, but even amidst the dross of the films, he still cut some amazing tracks. If I was to pick a lesser known one, I'd go for "Tomorrow Is A Long Time" from 1966 - one of the best covers of a Dylan song I have ever heard.

And yes, James Burton is also one of my favourite guitarists.

I didn't know that he wrote and recorded some of his own songs either.

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Sun, 07/28/2024 - 12:08

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....hard pass. Although my mom saw him twice at the Hilton Hotel.
I remember walking in the door when I was 9 and seeing my mom crying. The newspaper was on the kitchen table.
"Elvis dead". I just shrugged.
Flash forward three years, and I was my mom when Lennon died.
Sorry I shrugged mom.

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Submitted by stillwaters on Sun, 07/28/2024 - 13:27

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The music industry during Elvis’s era often involved songwriters surrendering 50% of the credit to the artist or their record label in exchange for the opportunity to record their song. This practice, combined with Elvis’s immense popularity and negotiating power, likely contributed to his name being credited as a co-writer on many songs.

He did not write songs in the classical sense.

Flame away.

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Submitted by RyXs on Sun, 07/28/2024 - 15:48

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Yeah, and I knew it too. Better save up a whole lotta "Money, Money," {1974} MonaaaaaY! This from back when Uncle Neil decided to postpone his 3rd Big Box Archives release from early summer to this fall. It's a doozy, even for the simplified cd only version at just $240. That was the same price as the Deluxe Archives 2! Anyways, I don't wanna get lost in the Neil Young tumbleweeds on a Dead forum, so,..... I am going to bet that this week up coming, no later than next, Cousin Dave will announce the 2024 Dead Big Box! Probably {crossed fingers} the 1974 Winterland shows everyone's been buzzing about. Coincidentally the 50th anniversary of the concert run. Anticipation awaits!

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Submitted by Deadheadbrewer on Sun, 07/28/2024 - 22:05

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I can NOT get to December 25th with Christmas in my heart without hearing Elvis sing "It Won't Seem Like Christmas", "I'll Be Home on Christmas Day", and "If I Get Home on Christmas Day".

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Submitted by TN John on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 06:32

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To anyone who decides to go down the Steve Morse rabbit hole. Make sure you check out the amazing band Flying Colors. Also, don't miss the 2 Kansas albums he played on. Especially, In The Spirit Of Things.

Waiting on my copy of 51 to hit the mail box in a few hours. Glad I'm on vacation this week, so I can dig right into it.

Peace

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Submitted by fourwindsblow on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 08:35

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China Cat Sunflower ->I Know You Rider, Weather Report Suite Prelude ->Weather Report Suite Part ->Let It Grow

Set 2
Playing In The Band ->Uncle John's Band ->Morning Dew ->Uncle John's Band ->Playing In The Band

The audio on this is incredible !
The new Subwoofer sounds great. Thanks Vguy72

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Submitted by Crow Told Me on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 08:54

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Elvis's Christmas Album (which, to avoid confusion, is helpfully titled Elvis's Christmas Album) is great. I absolutely love his versions of Here Comes Santa Claus and Silent Night. If ever anybody wanted an example of how this guy could take any song, any song in the freaking universe, and make it his own, well, there you have it.

It's almost as good as James Brown's Funky Christmas. Which is probably the all time heavy weight champ of Christmas albums. Too bad the Dead never did one.

But I digress.

I think Elvis was one of the greatest talents we've ever seen. He didn't "invent" rock and roll but it was his good looks and outrageous performances that brought it to the masses. His story is kind of tragic, because he naively trusted his manager, who stole from him and steered him into making cheesy movies rather than focusing on music. But the early recordings show how great he could be. And depending on your tolerance for schmaltz, some of the later ones are pretty good, too.

Back now from Colorado. TTB was the bomb at Red Rocks, as usual. #51's on its way, should arrive tomorrow if past experience is any guide. Been playing Ladies and Gentlemen while I wait. Life is good.

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Submitted by mayormarionbarry on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 10:38

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But the tracking tells me the UPS handoff to USPS didn't make it for delivery today. Walked outside to see Mister Postman -- alas, the little white box was nowhere to be found. Still says delivery by 7pm tonight. I guess that means I will get the box tomorrow.

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Submitted by hendrixfreak on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 10:41

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Actually, just did two big nights with the TTB at Red Rocks and they put on a couple of the best musical performances I've ever witnessed, though it is impossible to rank the many TTB shows I've attended.

So Margo Price opens (great Nashvillian who wore a big dress decorated with Amanita muscaria art) and sings a previously unknown (to me) Waylon Jennings song:

"Get Your Tongue Out of My Mouth, I'm Kissing You Goodbye"

That is all!

P.S. Once the new DP hits my doorstep, I am ready for the box news........

Before we leave the Elvis at Christmas theme, and more people get Daves 51 delivered, I must mention the "68 Comeback Special" aired on American T.V. on 12/3/ 68. Possibly the best film of Elvis in action.

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Submitted by Sixtus_ on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 14:27

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As Proudfoot mentioned (or, is it as in Lord of the Rings, Fellowship of the Ring: ProudFEET!?)... The Phil on this release is a real ear-catcher.
He is so clear and up front, its a true showcase for Great Bass, Lesh Philling.

There's also a 'Darkness' jam/tease in that Good Lovin around the 14th minute marker which also caught my attention.
Jerry's wah on Sugar Magnolia is also cool to hear he shoulda done that more.

Happy Listening, People
Sixtus

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Submitted by fourwindsblow on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 14:35

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#1421 very promptly I must say, delivered on the day it said it would. Soon we will get another announcement say two weeks from now?

51 Dave's Picks is officially over the hill !

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Submitted by Obeah on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 14:45

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#1935 was dropped off before noon, always a good sign. Enjoyed the liner notes, but haven't had a chance to listen. Tonight...

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Submitted by 1stshow70878 on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 15:14

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this time. Was supposed to be today but while UPS tracking still says it is in Denver somewhere between them and the USPS, the USPS tracker finally kicked in minutes ago and said it made it to my local P.O. and will be here tomorrow.
Nice present to honor my 67th trip around the sun. Thanks Dave et al.
Cheers

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Submitted by jonathan918@GD on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 15:57

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This thing is electric!!!

Fantastic pick!!

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Submitted by proudfoot on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 16:44

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Also, this release is tasty

I had my doubts when I heard the announced show, but erase erase, it's fine

And I still get to hear the bonus material

:)))

Tracking said today, but it didn’t arrive, now revised to tomorrow.
It ‘departed for USPS’ over 55 hours ago, but it’s only about a 2-hour drive according to the googlebot, so hope it’s not sitting in a hot trailer.

But, all is made good by the disclaimer in the UPS tracking app:
“Mail innovations is not a day definite service.”

Glad to hear that it sounds good.
Looking forward to my first listen.

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Submitted by TN John on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 17:48

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Mine didn't make it today, but is on schedule to arrive tomorrow for my 58th trip around the sun.

Happy Birthday !st Show! We can celebrate together tomorrow.

Peace

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Submitted by RyXs on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 17:59

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...has arrived just a bit outside PdXs Scarlett Oregonias!

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Submitted by 1stshow70878 on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 18:30

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Here on the anniversary of your joining up here at the Dead thread.
Cheers

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 20:01

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....for everyone! Happy birthdays my doods.
Trust Dave. He knows what he's doing.
I pray Mr. Ones is OK.
Because music is the best.

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Submitted by DEADSHOW NY on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 21:02

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PNW 73-74 BS............nice!

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Submitted by Colin Gould on Tue, 07/30/2024 - 02:13

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My copy is apparently due to be delivered today. I've also been told that the ‘Takes’ compilation and pin from my Neil Young Archives order have been dispatched, at least a label has been created. I must catch up with listening to all the recently delivered music.

UPDATE
#6189 has arrived on Merseyside. Remarkably fast delivery. Well done.

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Submitted by Daysbetween on Tue, 07/30/2024 - 05:54

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No. 12720 has arrived in Scotland! It's also a warm and sunny day here so that's two reasons to be grateful. Let the tunes wash over you and sooth your soul. Peace.

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