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    What's Inside:
    •144-page paperback book with essays by Nicholas G. Meriwether and Blair Jackson
    •A portfolio with three art prints by Jessica Dessner
    • Replica ticket stubs and backstage passes for all eight shows
    •8 complete shows on 23 discs
          •3/14/90 Capital Centre, Landover, MD
          •3/18/90 Civic Center, Hartford, CT
          •3/21/90 Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
          •3/25/90 Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, NY
          •3/28/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
          •3/29/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY (featuring Branford Marsalis)
          •4/1/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
          •4/3/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
    Recorded by long-time Grateful Dead audio engineer John Cutler
    Mixed from the master 24-track analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios
    Mastered to HDCD specs by David Glasser
    Original Art by Jessica Dessner
    Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 9,000

    Announcing Spring 1990 (The Other One)

    "If every concert tells a tale, then every tour writes an epic. Spring 1990 felt that way: an epic with more than its share of genius and drama, brilliance and tension. And that is why the rest of the music of that tour deserves this release, why the rest of those stories need to be heard." - Nicholas G. Meriwether

    Some consider Spring 1990 the last great Grateful Dead tour. That it may be. In spite of outside difficulties and downsides, nothing could deter the Grateful Dead from crafting lightness from darkness. They were overwhelmingly triumphant in doing what they came to do, what they did best — forging powerful explorations in music. Yes, it was the music that would propel their legacy further, young fans joining the ranks with veteran Dead Heads, Jerry wondering "where do they keep coming from?" — a sentiment that still rings true today, a sentiment that offers up another opportunity for an exceptional release from a tour that serves as transcendental chapter in the Grateful Dead masterpiece.

    With Spring 1990 (The Other One), you'll have the chance to explore another eight complete shows from this chapter, the band elevating their game to deliver inspired performances of concert staples (“Tennessee Jed” and “Sugar Magnolia”), exceptional covers (Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece” and the band’s last performance of the Beatles’ “Revolution”) and rare gems (the first “Loose Lucy” in 16 years) as well as many songs from Built To Last, which had been released the previous fall and would become the Dead’s final studio album. Also among the eight is one of the most sought-after shows in the Dead canon: the March, 29, 1990 show at Nassau Coliseum, where Grammy®-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis sat in with the group. The entire second set is one continuous highlight, especially the breathtaking version of “Dark Star.”

    For those of you who are keeping track, this release also marks a significant milestone as now, across the two Spring 1990 boxed sets, Dozin At The Knick, and Terrapin Limited, the entire spring tour of 1990 has been officially released, making it only the second Grateful Dead tour, after Europe 1972, to have that honor.

    Now shipping, you'll want to order your copy soon as these beautiful boxes are going, going, gone...

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  • wilfredtjones
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    If I can have the new Jerry. It's so close I can taste it. C'mon let's do it. I want to open my mailbox and take the '78 Jerry from the packaging and put it in. If no one wants to trade, fine.
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    Reijo, you've got me thinking about the Franken and Davis skits about Jerry's kids, nicely done. I'm also picturing Al saying, "Just make out that check to me, Al Franken." Actually, you seem to have come up with the best plan yet to help a brother out. None of us knows how much money anyone else on these boards has. Some people who don't have much may have just planned ahead and scrimped and saved. I love the idea of helping someone who is truly in need and then burning a disc or two for someone who can't afford the box. That's a bandwagon I could jump on. PalmerEldritch, I totally get your point. It doesn't even seem all that cynical to me, although maybe I'm equally as cynical as you. Is this guy really the most in need out there, or just the loudest? Antonjo, for example, posted a few pages back that he's not sure he can spend the money for this release. He's mentioned many times that he'd like to see more Brent era releases but he's always done it in a positive way without putting down other eras or calling people names--but no one's starting up a fund for him (not that he asking for it, of course, and neither is Spacebrother for that matter). Having said all that, I do think it's great that so many are willing to help out a fellow head. But I think Reijo's plan is the best way to go.
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    A festival gig and a make-up gig. Each of the following web links have some background. http://www.dead.net/show/may-7-1972 http://www.dead.net/show/may-13-1972
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    I sure hope the 73 box is not going out of print; it's just too good to not be available anymore. Bobaloo, did you say you ordered this recently? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts. I'm still looking for suggestions on which two Europe 72 shows to buy. WharfratTX, you're right about the close your eyes and pick one thing...it's all really good. But the suggestions have been great so far, and very entertaining. It's a tough choice to make knowing that a purchase from this tour next year is unlikely for me with all the possible official releases coming. Rednow, you mention some really hot shows from the Midwest and an Alpine 89 DVD box would be great. I'd like to add that I really don't think there's very many "80s haters" on these boards, maybe a few. But just because some of us prefer the earlier stuff doesn't mean we don't like the 80s stuff too. Not trying to put you down for your comment, it's just that a few people seem to be using that term lately and it doesn't seem to be an accurate one. And yeah, I had a mullet at various times, but like you, I find myself follically challenged these days.
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    Hey I am also one of Jerry's kids. I would love to have gotten the Europe 72 box through the kindness of strangers, but since I could not afford it I had to simply miss out. I think it's admirable that people are willing to help someone out. Even if we are helping a guy out that calls a bunch of people on these threads "dicks". But perhaps we really should rethink our priorities. Let's pool together the $300 or so already raised, & I will gladly add a 20 to it and donate it to a real cause like a food bank or whatnot. Then I will gladly burn 1 of the shows on 3 discs for spacebro. I will also mail it out at my expense. Another 7 guys can each burn a show for him and then we have helped out a real charity and helped out a true diehard late era GD fan. Everybody wins
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    ...I averaged a high C low B in business back in the day, but Luke's presentation is a valid one. I'm still on the fence on this purchase. Spacebrother didn't ask for this...it sorta came out of nowhere. (Kinda like a sweet China Doll), but still, it materialized. Kind Heads are still around. I can't really afford it either. Food prices are outrageous as it is. As were beers in the lot back then. Sierra Nevada's anyone? But it's tantalizing. (sigh). Logistics say it's possible, but for someone to tackle this project, they will most likely want to be paid. And therein lies another hurdle. Bands of Brothers (and Sisters) must unite for this to happen, and God willing, it may just bubble to the surface...nice post...
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    Thanks 44Moose. By gong through the 4 albums you listed, I was able to put together the complete set list for the one show that was missing. It fit perfectly onto 2 cds. Now I will have the complete tour come Sept. I could not afford the complete E72 box, but at least I will now have the second longest tour that has been released in its entirety.Rock on
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    To a great DEADHEAD! Have a great WEEKEND!
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    I have a proposition for all of us. But first. --to Palmer: I sympathize. Gifts of this sort are always implicated in economies of gift-exchange that might have implications and presuppositions that we are generally unaware of and that we might not support. Gift--in German and Greek--also means poison. No gift without poisoning. However, I think that attempting an economic relationship different than the individualist capitalistic one we generally live in... well, I think that it's worth it. I would also argue that the gesture doesn't seem to fit easily into structures of charity that can end up marginalizing the poor and being an excuse for less sweeping governmental reform and redistribution. Now the proposal. Maybe we could try to centralize and regularize this sort of operation. Perhaps Rhino would even be interested if we could show it works (which it might not). This is what I'm thinking--but I'm open to many suggestions as I'm making this up off the top of my head--... Someone who has been around dead.net a while and who we trust can pool donations from people who are able to give donations once a set over 100 dollars is released. Then people who have been around and who we trust and who don't have the means can have all the gathered money redistributed. If the money is two little for some to be able to afford, we can ask some of the donees if they can take a little less for the people at the bottom economically. For something like this to work, I imagine a few of us would want to form a regular (but not necessarily exclusive) group. That way we could gather more trust and knowledge about each other. Thoughts???
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    All the free box charity reminds me of the phony we are the world campaign…. donate some money to make you feel better for having more food than others, or lashing out at someone who always has different opinions, and can't afford a box set... In the spirit can we get a Dave's pick '85? I think thats when we are the world dropped- not sure though… oh well- just another sarcastic gen x deadhead here...
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What's Inside:
•144-page paperback book with essays by Nicholas G. Meriwether and Blair Jackson
•A portfolio with three art prints by Jessica Dessner
• Replica ticket stubs and backstage passes for all eight shows
•8 complete shows on 23 discs
      •3/14/90 Capital Centre, Landover, MD
      •3/18/90 Civic Center, Hartford, CT
      •3/21/90 Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
      •3/25/90 Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, NY
      •3/28/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
      •3/29/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY (featuring Branford Marsalis)
      •4/1/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
      •4/3/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
Recorded by long-time Grateful Dead audio engineer John Cutler
Mixed from the master 24-track analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios
Mastered to HDCD specs by David Glasser
Original Art by Jessica Dessner
Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 9,000

Announcing Spring 1990 (The Other One)

"If every concert tells a tale, then every tour writes an epic. Spring 1990 felt that way: an epic with more than its share of genius and drama, brilliance and tension. And that is why the rest of the music of that tour deserves this release, why the rest of those stories need to be heard." - Nicholas G. Meriwether

Some consider Spring 1990 the last great Grateful Dead tour. That it may be. In spite of outside difficulties and downsides, nothing could deter the Grateful Dead from crafting lightness from darkness. They were overwhelmingly triumphant in doing what they came to do, what they did best — forging powerful explorations in music. Yes, it was the music that would propel their legacy further, young fans joining the ranks with veteran Dead Heads, Jerry wondering "where do they keep coming from?" — a sentiment that still rings true today, a sentiment that offers up another opportunity for an exceptional release from a tour that serves as transcendental chapter in the Grateful Dead masterpiece.

With Spring 1990 (The Other One), you'll have the chance to explore another eight complete shows from this chapter, the band elevating their game to deliver inspired performances of concert staples (“Tennessee Jed” and “Sugar Magnolia”), exceptional covers (Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece” and the band’s last performance of the Beatles’ “Revolution”) and rare gems (the first “Loose Lucy” in 16 years) as well as many songs from Built To Last, which had been released the previous fall and would become the Dead’s final studio album. Also among the eight is one of the most sought-after shows in the Dead canon: the March, 29, 1990 show at Nassau Coliseum, where Grammy®-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis sat in with the group. The entire second set is one continuous highlight, especially the breathtaking version of “Dark Star.”

For those of you who are keeping track, this release also marks a significant milestone as now, across the two Spring 1990 boxed sets, Dozin At The Knick, and Terrapin Limited, the entire spring tour of 1990 has been officially released, making it only the second Grateful Dead tour, after Europe 1972, to have that honor.

Now shipping, you'll want to order your copy soon as these beautiful boxes are going, going, gone...

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Thank you. I think?
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I brought out Dicks Volume 2 this past weekend. Short but definitely very sweet... The Dark Star>Jam is one of my all-time favorites. Also recently listened to England '74. Can't remember the number off top of my head. Very good.
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you're welcome? I think?not sure why i'm saying you're welcome... but you're welcome
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I think just placed an order with you on ebay. Didn't know it was you until I got the reply.
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Don't know where you came across that photo, but I wouldn't put too much stock in the printed info at the bottom. The photo itself looks to be from a 1990 show, and look closely, there are TWO Bobs in it! Fairly easy to type onto a photograph these days. Check your Deadbase. No shows in October '64.
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Thanks Wharf. The photo certainly confused me. Guess I am too gullible! I trust people too much perhaps.
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Look at the setlist on that bootleg. UJB PITB Ripple It sure isn't from the 60's.
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Well, the first Playing in the Band was 2-8-71, and the last King Bee was 12-15-71 (with PigPen). So, if this is all from one show, it would need to be between those dates. I checked and cannot find any shows (that we know of) that have all of the songs in the list for this CD at one show. It is probably songs culled from shows between those two dates. If anyone else wants to check, the song list on the cd is: Uncle John's Band NFA-GDTRFB Morning Dew Playing in the Band Ripple Sugar Magnolia Casey Jones Me & Bobby McGee King Bee. Interesting puzzle, though :)
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oh you did... ok? Then that's your road trips i just put in the mailbox. just a heads up... hit me up ahead-of-time next time via email.. I sell stuff there, but if you contact me, i will knock money off it if I know you're from here on this msg board.. can't do it after the fact though... but in the case of some folks here who buy a lot, it adds up
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Thank You. You can keep your mod hat on.
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Got your PM... you got one back. I'll send you my email too.
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That was quite a morning read over my yogurt and granola. The best part of this cyber-community is that it helps me to stay connected to a great time in my life. The music and conversation sustain me on many fronts. Even the arguments and diatribes have their place (had some very intense discussions in the hotels, arenas, campgrounds, etc). The reality for all of us tied to this band is that we share a passion willingly with others. Some of us are nuttier than others (why I have the same show in four media formats or five different recordings is very hard to explain to the uninitiated). To get too serious or angry about any of this makes no sense. The music and memories should transport us to higher places in our minds. Sure it is personal, very very personal. In sharing the experience we need to give each other the space and respect we would give our neighbors at a show. Experienced plenty of true idiots there ( getting pissed on at calaveras 87 or having my girlfriend's head split open by a quarter thrown from the upper reaches at Nassau 85, trampling gate crashers, etc.) I like to think of these forums as being free of the idiots, a gathering of folks into it for the right reasons. I hope we can get back to this place. Thanks to Mary E for cleaning up the mess. Let's try to leave nothing but educated passionate footprints.
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That was quite a morning read over my yogurt and granola. The best part of this cyber-community is that it helps me to stay connected to a great time in my life. The music and conversation sustain me on many fronts. Even the arguments and diatribes have their place (had some very intense discussions in the hotels, arenas, campgrounds, etc). The reality for all of us tied to this band is that we share a passion willingly with others. Some of us are nuttier than others (why I have the same show in four media formats or five different recordings is very hard to explain to the uninitiated). To get too serious or angry about any of this makes no sense. The music and memories should transport us to higher places in our minds. Sure it is personal, very very personal. In sharing the experience we need to give each other the space and respect we would give our neighbors at a show. Experienced plenty of true idiots there ( getting pissed on at calaveras 87 or having my girlfriend's head split open by a quarter thrown from the upper reaches at Nassau 85, trampling gate crashers, etc.) I like to think of these forums as being free of the idiots, a gathering of folks into it for the right reasons. I hope we can get back to this place. Thanks to Mary E for cleaning up the mess. Let's try to leave nothing but educated passionate footprints.
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Garcia Live, Vol 4. Start the spin this evenin'. BTW-saw Robert Hunter is appearing at Newport Folk Festival. Saw him last time around in Boston-great show. Listened to the CSNY 74 1 disc compilation from the new box set. Nice versions of some of the more well known songs on this 1 disc version. Ironically it makes me apprec. the Dead all that much more-less hype, more jams, more chances taken, less politics, more timeless IMHO.
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Mary Ramon(e) Tommy Ramone passed recently...hooray for the Ramones! or, Gabba Gabba Hey! Revolver sounds REALLY good right now :))) I recommmmmmmmmmmmmmend Love or Confusion by Jimi H Exp. Wanna blow your mind? Read Beloved by Toni Morrison. CREEPY. HARTFORD 83!!!
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you missed the original post that started it all...so, yea that should be removed as well... peace to you, Brother Seth... ♤
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Does anyone remember the Blair J and Big Donnie smackdown on the Europe 72 thread a few years ago? That was something to behold.Speaking of BlairJ, you never see his postings anymore. Could BlairJ be posing as Bolo24? Just wondering.
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That does make a lot of sense, indeed. Oh that mysterious Bolo...
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UnderTheVolcano: You are in for a treat... I was blown away by this release.The set list looks very ordinary but the performance is awesome. The sound quality is top notch. Love the background vocals with both Donna and Maria...
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Yep. Bolo, same first letter as Blair. J is the 10th letter of the alphabet. 24, or 2 + 4, = 6 6 + 6 = 12. Subtract 12 from the number of letters in the alphabet (26) and you get 14. Take the 4 from Bolo's name, and subtract it from 14, and you get 10 (J!) It's obvious! (The "olo" is just there to confuse us)
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Who cares who or what message started it? Please respect a very good moderator in Marye and just let the back-and-forth end. Marye does a great job and rarely gets involved in these spats between members. She isn't banning you guys, just saying cut it out. Now, where is the DaP11 announcement? The timing of this box announcement really will leave DaP11 little space of its own. I am sure it will get the love it deserves, but I wonder if some non-subscribers will have to forgo purchasing because of this $250 box already announced. Lastly, release of individual shows would be fantastic. My guess on the E72 individual releases is that there was a quick demand for the music-only box, but that did not live up the hype. So, they have them in-stock now. Personally, I love that the E72 tour is available individually-- I didn't get the box, but have been chipping away at shows. Someday, maybe I will have the tour...

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Does bolo24 have part of the cover art for DaP11 up as an avatar?Saw it this morning and it's been bugging me. Is that it? So much confusion, so little mind. Bobaloo is curious..............
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...or the "olo" are not letters, but numbers. Hmmmmm
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This is pretty random, but Manuel Neuer is Germany's Goalkeeper. His name is abbreviated Ma. Neuer. And his nickname is "The Horse" Ma. Neuer. That is total BS. Of course his last name is pronounced "Noyer."
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Do we know if more than the entire box and the Branford show is available for individual purchase? I want several of the shows with a Branford hardcopy but not necessarily a complete run...
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Very interesting! But I don't think it's BS. HS, maybe.
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Dantian, that's it! You've figured out the code. I can't reveal what I now realize though, it would not be fair. PS - “If you go flying back through time, and you see somebody else flying forward into the future, it's probably best to avoid eye contact” - Jack Handy PPS - Cosmicbadger - I think Peace, Love, and Understanding are freakin' hilarious.
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Great tune! sort of bang it out on my acoustic from time to time
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...at Bolo's avatar, and you can see (in VERY tiny print) "9/14/82" !
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DUDE! I got your PM.I have what you're looking for. 1 left. Check PM for my direct email and info... check SOON though....
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...at anything and you can see anything. In tiny print. I'm really liking the new Jerry Band release. Wonderful music for a long summers day and night.
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Looks more like 7/10/81 to me. :-D
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I've finished translating the rest of it. Don't get on that ship! The rest of the book, it's... it's a cookbook!
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cue Twilight Zone theme
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So, as we sit twiddling our thumbs in anticipation of DaP 11... In heavy rotation: Sturgill Simpson's "Metamodern" Howlin' Brothers' "Howl" Rodney Crowell's debut Hey - music beyond the Dead. Whodathunk?
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Fennario, How does the JGB Vol 4 compare to the Pure Jerry Warner Theatre Release? I love the Warner version of Mission - just bursting of energy and my wife loves Midnight Moonlight, so the second disc gets a lot of rotation in the car. Trying to figure where to spend my grateful music dollar... Music in play: Box TOO, JGB Vol4, GDMovie Soundtrack, SSDD, new CSNY box, Led Zep remasters, E72 boxset - Love it all, but can't get it all. Listening to the Spring 90 shows from bttree/archive, digging what I'm hearing thus far...
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I missed out on the Pure Jerry which is one reason this release makes me so happy. One caveat: It's missing the last few minutes of Midnight Moonlight according to the small print on the CD case if that matters to anyone (tape apparently ran out). I'm sure it does matter to some of you :) IMHO It's worth it for the piano playing alone. Keith and Ozzie must have been competing for Jerry's approval!
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...it might matter to your wife, huh?
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it says "the first few minutes". My eyes are horrible...double vision.
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It's the end that's missing. The song ends abruptly. Pretty ugly actually. Unless I have a defective CD?
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Cy Dune - "Shake"Wooden Wand - "AZAG TOTH" People of the North - "Judge A Man By His Fruits" William Tyler - "Blue Ash Montgomery" M. Geddes Gengras - "Ishi" Ghost - "Snuffbox Immanence" When the Sun Goes Down Vol.1 - "Walk Right In: The Secret History Of Rock 'n' Roll GD - "Formerly the Warlocks"
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If you're thinking of the CSNY box, I'd say go for it. It's fantastic. Sure, it was cleaned up a bit by Nash, but the music is phenomenal. It's a nice portrait of the tour. The single disc version at Best Buy isn't too shabby a sampler, but the full three set summary is worth the cash. I've had it in since I bought it last week.
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I bought the single disc from Amazon and it came with Auto Rip. The auto rip included all 40 tracks - YMMV of course.
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