This new download features much of what 1973 is justifiably lauded for as one of the greatest years in the Grateful Dead's touring history: tightly structured shorter songs such as "Bertha," "Big River," and "Big Railroad Blues," along with deep workouts on the grander of the 1973 staples: an interstellar "Playing In The Band," a typically hot 1973 "China Cat Sunflower>I Know You Rider" combo, and the heart of the second set, "Truckin'>Nobody's Fault But Mine>Eyes Of The World>Brokedown Palace" provides everything expected of a jam like this. And for all of us trainspotters, a few things to note: Download Vol. 8 features the first live performance of "Peggy-O" and the first ever split "Sugar Magnolia" featuring "Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad" sandwiched between "Sugar Mag" and "Sunshine Daydream."
You open a dusty, 50 year old bottle of wine, even one from a renowned vintage, and you’re never quite sure what you’re gonna to find. Many are flawed, likely to disappoint or, worse, leave a bad tas
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