This is such a great show that I'm astounded that I've not played it on the Deadpod until today.. as the 40th anniversary of this great show approaches I will right that oversight. One of the greatest first sets ever.. from Dijon France, September 18th, 1974. It opens with a warm, delightful Uncle John's Band.. then the great songs roll on, Jack Straw, Friend of the Devil, Black Throated Wind, Scarlet Begonias (!).. its an insane first set and the recording is magnificent as well. There's no reason to enumerate every great song here, but the 'To Lay Me Down' is clearly one of the most powerful ever., 
 
I hope you enjoy this masterpiece. 
 
 
Grateful Dead
Parc des Expositions
Dijon, France
Wednesday
 
One
Uncle John's Band [8:39] ;
Jack Straw [5:11] ;
Friend Of The Devil [4:20] ;
Black Throated Wind [6:53] ;
Scarlet Begonias [8:34] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:09] ;
Row Jimmy [7:26#] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:14] ;
Deal [4:29] ;
The Race Is On [3:08] ;
To Lay Me Down [8:08] ;
Playing In The Band [23:31]
 
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091214.mp3
 
 
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