Let’s go way back in time for the earliest Dead recording yet to be seen here on Welcome To Now – The Grateful Dead in their infancy at the Filmore in San Fran in the summer of 66′. This is pure, early Dead, still filled with the influences of Bluegrass, Jug Music, and Americana. These influences would later be blended into the ether with Rock and Roll, Psychedelia, Classic Rock, and 80’s short shorts. This summer set consists of mostly early covers and traditional numbers only featuring one Dead original, ‘Cream Puff War’. While part of Boss Man and Dancin’ are cut, this is a pristine recording – both the download and the stream. Groovy.
The Dead in 66'
The Grateful Dead
7-17-66
Fillmore Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
Big Boss Man
Cold Rain & Snow
It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue
Cream Puff War
King Bee
Stealin’
Dancin’ In The Streets
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