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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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  • #431
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    Funny that 51 arrived at my Maryland friends last Saturday while tracking still can't determine exactly where the one headed to me might be, perhaps somewhere in Connecticut on its way to Vermont, eventually. Dead.net gets bonus point for getting Dave's to Europe so fast, but hey now, deliveries in the US of A a week or more apart?

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    Hi Gary - thank you for the story of seeing Elvis - was that shows in Florida on the spring tour ? The cd - is that; "from Georgia to Florida" ? Yes - the downhill slide started in mid 75.. 2 sad years left, but his final recordings at Graceland are very moving.. BW from Copenhagen

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    Thanks

    Thanks 1st Show!

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    Salutations all

    And especially to the biff day boys!

    Good luck to Mr Frank!

    Greetings to the north!
    Bet DL and company are working extra this year as you would suppose that they’d be doing something special for the big six o next year. Since they always work on things well in advance, you would think “whatever” would be in process?
    Be nice if they did another Boxilla, OR!!! A mega box, featuring several mini boxes of different key tours that you could purchase complete at a substantial discount, or just pick the ones of personal interest Ala carte at a premium…?
    So between “that”, this years box getting finished up, the next Dave’s, and he’s prolly already onto the next couple, so well, yeah, Dammint Dave, quit smoking whatever that weird alien shit the squatch keeps lighting and get back to work!!
    Got to get down, to the miiiiinnnnneeeee!

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    My introduction to Elvis was back in the mid 70s as a kid. There was a frequent TV commercial for Elvis' greatest hits for mail order.

    They would play snippets of various tunes as a crawl displayed the tracklisting.

    This was before he passed

    Maybe I can find it on u toob

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    I was the one that posted about seeing Elvis in 1975. Actually 2 shows out of the 5 he played. I made the comment that "fat Elvis was good Elvis." I have since had a change of heart. Why? Because I read a local newspaper article about Elvis' 5 show 1976 run, where the reporter reported he was overweight, sloppy, and at times a bit incoherent. That made me realize that he did not become fat Elvis until the period between the May 1975 and May 1976. Best I can understand is that there must have been a major increase in all types of substances prescribed by the good doctor. I guess closer to Dr. Propofol with the King of Pop. In 1975, he was much closer to Vegas Elvis. He was still relatively thin and he still commanded the stage and was very active. Kissing a whole bunch of ladies. If he had been close enough I would allowed him to kiss my forehead. Just kidding, maybe the big ring on my right hand ala the pope. Again, just kidding. Both shows were upper deck. It was an incredible couple of concerts to see. In 1977, he sold out another 5 shows but passed away. I heard that people that did not return their tickets made a killing off of them decades later.

    I have since then found a recording from this 1975 run of shows on cd. He, of course, did primarily have the same set lists. He also mixed things up a bit. Moving a few songs in and out of each show. I also found a killer picture and a ticket to one of the 1975 shows. Not sure they match up with the shows I say. That is the great thing about some mothers (and fathers), they never value anything of their children. My mom threw away the Elvis tickets a couple of years afterward. Needless to say...well I won't continue down that thought. I was fortunate to find the ticket and picture when an estate in Nashville Tn was being sold off. I think you can probably find the recording on Ebay.

    Got a lot of past posts to read. Have had crappy internet the last few days. Trying to find out about the gremlins.

    See there are a lot of Elvis comments to read, more later.

    Really enjoyed 51. Also saw many shows I consider better GD. I listed to the Attics 7 or 8 times. It is just so good. Attics was the last song I heard them play. First song (First Set Opener) was Playing in the band. So nice sandwich Playing/Attics. Not bad at all, and no real fat Jerry.

    Edit: I also heard that a bunch of people made good money off of their 1977 Skynyrd tickets which sold out before plane crash. That would have been my only true Skynyrd concert.

    Edit 2: Thanks Danehead, I ordered the box!

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    Dave's probably partying with Sasquatch

    Ol' Squatch moves quickly around the NW and B.C.

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    Hope it all goes well. I had the full knee 12 years ago and it was worth it. Those first few weeks are tough but by 3-6 months you'll feel like you again, but even better. Best of luck.
    Thanks to all for the birthday greetings! Definitely will be playing Dead today. And 51 will be here later this afternoon as well.
    Cheers

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    Happy Happy to 1st Show & TN John, and welcome to the 67 Club, 1st Show.
    I had to settle for the “economy” Neil Young box, because it comes as the same time as Dylan’s box, so it’s about the economy, stupid. In fact, I’ve been buying Dave’s al a carte for a while, and #51 got a pass from me, too. I’m glad people are obviously enjoying it, but it just didn’t thrill me to get more 1971, when so many eras of the Dead seem untapped or overlooked. Only so much discretionary spending to go around.
    Hopefully Dave has some Box news soon. One of my kids lives in Dave’s area, and he and his wife and friends do a lot of camping out in the BC Wilds, so I told him if he ever sees a strange man in Dead gear speaking into a camera sea-side, or by a moving river, to tell him to put down the fishing rod, and get back to work.

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    51 arrived in Nottingham

    It’s here in record time! Just as well as I’m having a full knee replacement on Friday and was worried I’d miss the delivery. Anyway, this’ll smooth the waiting.

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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 1stshow70878 on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 06:25

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Thanks for the heads up everyone.
The promo code from the slot machine thing was still valid through today so I got $40 off, but shipping was $14.99 so $182.54 all in. An hour's worth of listening party is up now too. And they are Betty boards!
Love 1978 Dead!
Cheers

Mr. Ones - Adding my signal to the amplitude of healing vibes for the Mrs. - She's got nurse cats too which are always there for you when you need them.

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Submitted by Birchwood on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 10:09

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Does anyone know anyone who can do a B&P for 5-14-74? Peace!

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Submitted by RV3 on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 10:09

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Who said for the last 2-3 months that Dave Pick #51 was 9/26/91 and the Box Set was HALASKAII 1970 & 1980?!?!?!? .....WRONG ON BOTH!!

Coulda told you they wouldn't stray from the comfort zone of 1970-1978! Someone start a 1980-1991 series, please!!

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Submitted by ronmarley1 on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 10:14

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Dave’s 51 should be here shortly, and got the April ‘78 box ordered with a discount code. WOOT!

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Submitted by Gary Farseer on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 10:17

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All get 51 by tomorrow.

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Submitted by Gary Farseer on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 11:15

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Hate the crushing news of your wife. Fortunately, We have had others who have made it through. Hoping for Strength and Peace during these hard times. That's the downside to life, figuring out sometimes it can be hard to handle. I am with y'all in Spirit! We are all with you. Hoping she has a fast return to health.

G

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Submitted by TN John on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 11:28

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Positive vibes for your wife brother.

Peace

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Submitted by 1stshow70878 on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 11:34

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Rec'd. PM and replied.
And thanks for the early AM box heads-up.
I hardly ever look at the home page while signing in every day. Better change that habit, lol.
Cheers

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Submitted by gerhard on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 11:53

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Just listening. With some fine white wine. Sorry gratefulgerd. No bear. Next time sure some Elchbreu Pils from Thuisbrunn. Or so.
Not so happy with the 78 box. Too much drumz. At least for me.

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Submitted by gratefulgerd on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 12:26

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I returned from Oberfr. today. Did a 3day Keller-trip in my 36 year old VW-van.
Always funny when I see the sign on the A70 saying 'Ofr., Genussregion'.
Which it really is!!!
Cheers G.
Box-Set ordered! '78 is a good year.

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Submitted by Mr. Ones on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 12:39

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......To all on here. I so missed being a part of this, and it truly means a lot to hear all of you who've sent best wishes. I am sure we are on the rebound, although we have to wait until September to get the "all good". And then of course, it takes 5 years to get the final farewell (to cancer). Won't finish #51until tomorrow, and I think I will give a good "headphones" listen to #50 over the weekend. Not sure about the'78 box, my priorities have been shuffled lately.

But as you all know--Music Is The Best!!

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Submitted by Crow Told Me on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 12:46

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The good news is that #2247 arrived here safe and sound. And speaking of sound, the audio is indeed very good. As others have said, Phil is particularly well recorded here, and playing his ass off!

The somewhat less good news is that my promo code doesn't work when trying to order the new box. Oh well, worth a try.

Will be interesting to take a deeper dive into '78. My impression, based on what I've heard before, is that '78 was a lot less consistent than the previous year, but often kind of ragged in a good rock and roll way, and the good stuff from that year's really good. A worthy choice for a box set, and I'm eager to hear it.

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Submitted by fourwindsblow on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 13:48

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Just got done listening to Set 1...Holy smokes, this show cooks...Fire! Phil's bass is right in your face...Thanks Dave

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Submitted by ronmarley1 on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 14:00

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Has made it’s way to the south suburbs of Cleveland.

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Submitted by Oroborous on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 14:07

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We are everywhere, abd we’re with you both!

Nope Mikey, do not miss that at all. I miss many things, but the weather isn’t one of em lol ; )

51: somewhere at the PO. Said delivered, then changed to at arrived at PO.
What evs, hopefully TOO can pick up tonight after work 🤞

Spring 78: Ha, I’ve probably said too much elsewhere already lol
Think this is going to rock!
Cue Animal House flounder “oh boy, this is going to be great!”)

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Submitted by jjc on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 19:29

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Just read your post. I wish you and your wife nothing but the best. Love is the healer.

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 21:17

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....then theres 1970 Me & My Uncles.
Much love to Mr & Mrs Ones.
No offense to '71 Dead, but damn son.
Two different bands for sure. Pig on the tambourine? Sign me up.
Much of 1970 is lost unfortunately. Same could be said for 1980.
Edit. Holy Moley. The Pittsburgh TOO.
Steelers suck. But that's beside the point.

Oberfranken is a region in Northern Bavaria with a population of about 1.1 million inhabitants.
Compared to other areas in the world (same number of inhabitants) it has the highest density of
bakeries, butcher’s shops and breweries.

More than 200 old traditional (centuries-old) breweries serve the people with way over 1.000 different beers.
Served in 1 Liter mugs called: Mass or 1/2 Liter mugs called: Seidla.

The official sign: ‘Genussregion Oberfranken’ aside the Autobahn honours that region for its culinary delights (Genuss).

Happy Birthday, Jerry!!!

Best wishes, G.

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Submitted by uncle_tripel on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:50

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Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier
zum Geburtstagskind feiern :)

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Submitted by dmcvt on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 08:50

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Good friend reported Jerry night at Fenway as extra special, first pitch thrown out by one of the Rex folks. Heading up to Burlington this afternoon for Jerry's birthday show with JRAD, excessive rains have stopped, two tarps to put down on the saturated ground for this outdoor event.

Yeah, Proudfoot, what’s up with that? Preoccupied with the box release, I guess…
Edit: Sirius GD channel has a specials going on, and I’m sure Big Steve will mention it today. Got to meet Steve in Vegas, BTW. Prince of a man.

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Submitted by Oroborous on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 09:40

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Hey, nugs is streaming this tonight.
So maybe tell us where you end up and what your wearing lol
Maybe a big sign “hey deadnet” lol

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Submitted by PT Barnum on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 09:50

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Truly a hard road to travel. Best wishes to you Mr. Ones and your misses. Healing vibes sent your way. Peace, Love, Dead.

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Submitted by PT Barnum on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 09:53

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Love and miss you bro, in my mind, you were the best. What I wouldn't give for just one more night with you. Would I give a few years of my remaining life for it? YES, no wait, Hell Yes.

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Submitted by bigbrownie on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 09:53

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I was at the OKC Zoo Amphitheater for a very happy birthday Jerry show featuring the GOGD. Miss you, man!
Disc 1 of Dave's 51 sounds mighty fine!

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Submitted by 1stshow70878 on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 10:22

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Interesting story in the liner notes about the recording of Kiel 10-24-70 that is on here (to fill out some more of DaP 48 filler) from the era where Owsley was in jail from the N.O. bust and they needed someone to build a sound system for that STL show. Early top quality set-up that should interest the audioholics here. (Hey Oro, lol)
Cheers
Edit: Had to laugh at Bill Gottlieb's review stating his disapproval of especially the Sage (as he calls NRPS) and questioning whether the show was worth his $4.50 ticket and 80 mile drive. Some people are just hard to please, lol.

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Submitted by dmcvt on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 10:44

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Heading up with, then will meet up with assorted friends, a few of whom want to get down front will arrive before gates, most (like me) prefer set up in front of the sound board. Until we get in, who knows where we wind up, less inclined to the crush of the pit... 51 has arrived at my PO Box, pick that up on the way.

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Submitted by Oroborous on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 12:09

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51 in da house, gonna wait and get my fri yea going with mañana.

30 years ago last night and tonight my cousin and I saw some pretty fine shows for the time. JG seemed to be enjoying himself and the holiday love.
Of course the skunk in the campsite that kept us up all night is another of those long GD tales best for another time and space.

ISTSHOW: “HEY, who you calling….” Oh, wait, what, hee hee, I’ll have to peak at that today!

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Submitted by proudfoot on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 12:39

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and, unless I missed it, no website acknowledgement of JG's birthday

Amateurs running things now?

$4.50 and 80 miles is WELL worth it.

Reviewers are always talentless chumps who begrudge other people's success and awesomeness.

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Submitted by 1stshow70878 on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 12:43

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It is on PF.
Email came couple hours ago?
Have fun with that!
Cheers
Oops, sorry Oro, I meant to say audiophile. Yeah, that's it!

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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 16:33

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I was there on the floor with mail order tix.
Thanks GDTS.

Happy Birthday Jerry!

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Submitted by VirgoHead on Fri, 08/02/2024 - 07:49

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Still no 51 over here. Still contradictory tracking info. Told to wait 10 business days. Day 7 now. Not even that hyped about this release but a sour taste nonetheless since I paid for it already.

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Submitted by Oroborous on Fri, 08/02/2024 - 07:50

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Same with us. One of only a few times I got good seats.
We’re those not hood shows? Jerry really seemed to be into it?

ISTSHOW: same thing ; ) Interesting liner notes for sure.
Gear he sited etc, reminds me of the GORR daze as a roadie etc.
Man stuff was outrageously big and heavy back then!

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Submitted by TN John on Fri, 08/02/2024 - 08:18

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Tonight
Great American Ballpark
Cincinnati, OH
Giants vs. Reds
6 PM CST

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Submitted by Colin Gould on Fri, 08/02/2024 - 10:52

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I’m not usually a fan of long versions of Good Lovin’ but in this case I have to say hell yeah. I’ve played the first two discs so far and have really enjoyed them.

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Submitted by simonrob on Fri, 08/02/2024 - 11:10

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The Pittsburgh 2nd set on disc 3 is really well played and the sound quality is excellent. However, Scranton is so full of energy that I prefer it to Pittsburgh. Also it has more Pigpen, a Cumberland, a great Hard to Handle and a long Good Lovin'. What more could one wish for? A great Pick all round.

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Submitted by frankparry on Sat, 08/03/2024 - 04:00

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1STSHOW07/08/78 - it took awhile but I just realised the date of your first show. Wow, what a great one to start with!
Mine was March 20, 1981 at the Rainbow in London. A bit miffed I missed the 1972 London concerts.

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Submitted by 1stshow70878 on Sat, 08/03/2024 - 06:14

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Frank, I got on the bus thanks to a Deadhead from California who lived in my college dorm in 1975. We became good friends. He was almost shocked how loose and crazy 7-8-78 was as he had not seen them since the hiatus IIRC.
I play that show a couple of times a year and was thrilled when it was an official release. That July '78 box is still my favorite but the new April '78 box will be right up there with it I would think.
When I was signing up here in 2014 I tried to think up a unique moniker that would resonate and wasn't sure it would, but the kindly poster mbarilla gave me props for it so I knew it was good enough, lol. Shout out to him as we see him infrequently now.
I have many recordings in the collection from the Rainbow. It must have been a storied place in rock and roll history and was amazing looking. I'll bet the sound was good in such a classy place. Almost all of my Dead shows (a very limited run compared to most here) were outdoors and obviously Red Rocks had the best sound but we sure didn't have comfy chairs and regal surroundings, lol. From what I've read you saw it near the end of its glory? Did you see them in the October 1981 run there too?
Cheers

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