Originally posted by oldnewbie
take it from someone who was there (for 79 anyway) 1973 was the glory year for the grateful dead in terms of the music, the scene, and the energy. awesome soundsytem with really long shows. lot\'s of new songs that were just maturing along with a still youthful but maturing band. i doubt it will cme up on the archive but if the 73 rfk show with abb comes up, it\'s unreal. that\'s alright mama
takes a lot to laugh, takes a train to cry
promised land
not fade away
goin down the road feelin bad
johnny b. goode
an example of one of the best nights ever! i wonder why it was never released. grayson, any thoughts?
I have some contacts in the Dead\'s camp. I\'ll ask around and see if I can get you a copy of this show.
06-09-73 Robert F. Kennedy Stadium, Washington, D.C. (Sat) 1: Promised, Deal, L. L. Rain, TLEO, Jack Straw, Loose Lucy, Mexicali, Row Jimmy, El Paso, Box Of Rain, Sugaree, BIODTL, Tennessee Jed, Greatest, China Cat> I Know You Rider
2: He\'s Gone> Truckin> Playin, Loser, Me & My Uncle, Half Step, Big River, Eyes> China Doll, Sugar Magnolia
Sound Check: "China Cat"> "I Know You Rider"
- Doug Sahm opened - Allman Brothers Band closed
06-10-73 Robert F. Kennedy Stadium, Washington, D.C. (Sun) 1: Morning Dew, BIODTL, Ramble On, Jack Straw, Wave That Flag, L. L. Rain, Box Of Rain, TLEO, Race Is On, Row Jimmy, El Paso, Bird Song, Playin
2: Eyes> Stella Blue, Big River, H. C. Sunshine, Around, Dark Star> He\'s Gone> Wharf Rat> Truckin, Sugar Magnolia
3: Train To Cry*, That\'s Alright Mama*, Promised*, NFA*> GDTRFB*> Drums*> NFA*, Johnny B. Goode*
*with Allman Brothers Band and Merl SaundersWet Willie, then Allman Brothers Band opened - first "That\'s Alright Mama" - first "Train To Cry" - final "Wave That Flag" - "Half Step" appears on some tapes but is likely from a different show
