Set 1





Alligator ->

Drums ->

Alligator

Cryptical Envelopment ->

The Other One ->

Cryptical Envelopment ->

New Potato Caboose ->

Born Cross-Eyed ->

Feedback ->

Spanish Jam ->

Dark Star ->

China Cat Sunflower ->

The Eleven ->

Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) Jam ->

Feedback ->

And We Bid You Goodnight

Notes:



-- Some static from TIFTOO through reel flip in Born Cross-Eyed



-- Reel flip in Born Cross-Eyed



-- Reel flip in Caution



-- I'm guessing that the vocals from Caution were lost in the reel flip



-- Thanks to Rob Eaton for the Dat



-- Thanks to Joe B. Jones for his help with the pitch correction

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Reviewer: drowning_witch - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 19, 2018

Subject: 68 dead The energy here is what would define the 68 period dead. I agree with whoever said that 68 is where the dead get really good. It can be quite a surprise when you go back to this after 70's and onward periods. There's no country and cowboy stuff here, just pure acid psychedelia. The often terrible vocal ranges are a sure way of knowing these guys were here to jam. And they deliver on that never spoken promise.



Right of the bat, Jerry coughing up his lungs on the first vocal brings that playful energy you'd find if you encountered the Merry Pranksters. And they just build on that, zig zagging between psychedelic jams that will melt your mind and the upbeat, jester like lyricism, which will counterpoint everything with some devilish Fun™.



So what are you waiting for? Get high and dance the night away, you newer know how many more remain.



- January 19, 201868 dead

Reviewer: pinga - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 30, 2015

Subject: cool ass show imo, early 68 is when GD really started smokin as a live act. 1st 3 years were the learning curve. 1968 is where serious Deadheads start digging deep and really checking out these fantastic shows - June 30, 2015cool ass show

Reviewer: njpg - favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 13, 2015

Subject: 4 4 - April 13, 2015

Reviewer: Amor_Fati - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 21, 2015

Subject: excellent this show is a prototype - January 21, 2015excellent

Reviewer: DMTrue13 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 22, 2014

Subject: Condensed milk Dark Star is like condensed milk, Eagle brand its sweet, I love it, almost like the 3 minute studio one. All Good All the Time. - December 22, 2014Condensed milk

Reviewer: c-freedom - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 21, 2014

Subject: That's NOT it for the OTHER ONE... Weir has some alternate lyrics to offer up during the OTHER ONE.. (his 1st verse)

Spanish Jam. BRAVO!

China Cat>The Eleven-Now that would have blown a few HEADS in the 80's

The China Cat is like slam dancing fast!!! - December 21, 2014That's NOT it for the OTHER ONE...

Reviewer: chris phillips - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - September 22, 2013

Subject: blazing epic stand alone Alligator devoid of side jams



first rate Grateful Dead right off the bat in '68 - September 22, 2013blazing

Reviewer: doug_the_dude - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 25, 2013

Subject: 1/26/68



ANYWAYS, what we do have here is fantastic - I think I'm partial to the Spanish Jam myself - that first 'feedback' could really be part of the Spanish Jam, as there are hints of the theme throughout. This one sounds as good as we'll get short of a vault cleanup - thanks to CM again - there is a cut in Born Cross-Eyed you'll have to endure.



Intense is the word here, Garcia leading the charge all the way down the line. I'm convinced this is 1/26/68 - although this is a debate probably that will never be resolved fully - http://lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2011/03/grateful-dead-tour-itinerary-january.html - scroll down to 1/26, if you're having a deadhead meltdown trying to figure it out. There are a lot of essays in regards to these shows and what dates they should belong to.ANYWAYS, what we do have here is fantastic - I think I'm partial to the Spanish Jam myself - that first 'feedback' could really be part of the Spanish Jam, as there are hints of the theme throughout. This one sounds as good as we'll get short of a vault cleanup - thanks to CM again - there is a cut in Born Cross-Eyed you'll have to endure.Intense is the word here, Garcia leading the charge all the way down the line. - January 25, 20131/26/68

Reviewer: aybesea69 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 15, 2011

Subject: This Is A Really Good Show, But... This is a really good show. The playing is simply stunning and the set list is impressive. I would recommend this (and do), but beware that the mix is uneven. We lose vocals (usually Jerry's), probably due to the small size of the venue and the mix required to keep things even in the hall. Even so... a great listen! - November 15, 2011This Is A Really Good Show, But...

Reviewer: onlyluvcanphil - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 5, 2011

Subject: Skipin' through the lilly fields well, I was only four days old at the time of this show, and my Mom didn't let me go-NPC is genius, unreproducable - November 5, 2011Skipin' through the lilly fields

Reviewer: whatwasoncehishead - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - August 16, 2011

Subject: pure fire sickness. dank you charlie! favorite of the 68 great NW tour? - August 16, 2011pure fire

Reviewer: Mu-tron - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 23, 2011

Subject: Alligator...etc Acid Dragons - February 23, 2011Alligator...etc

Reviewer: Pangolin22 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 16, 2011

Subject: Absolute Gem Very little point in picking apart the setlist it's all fantastic but that Alligator is something special. I keep wanting to pick out favourites but I end up with the whole set. - February 16, 2011Absolute Gem

Reviewer: eaglessoar - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 24, 2011

Subject: amazing show so amazing that we have this gem of history here to listen to, such an early show! the song selection is super, all played well, all running into each other, just an amazing show overall. the dark star is far out and transition to china cat is great. everything here is just so awesome. love the bid you good night closer always. - January 24, 2011amazing show

Reviewer: shamanaut - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 26, 2010

Subject: best alligator.... defintley one of the best Alligators i have heard. a gem of 68, an exploratory energy laden slice of Grateful Dead history. shamanaut -- December 26, 2010best alligator....

Reviewer: clementinescaboose - favorite favorite favorite favorite - September 6, 2010

Subject: winter '68 not as great as the 20th or 23rd, but this is a nice long early '68 show that aims to please...really dig the Alligator, Crossed eyed>Spanish and China Cat. - September 6, 2010winter '68

Reviewer: fordfairway - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 15, 2010

Subject: THANK YOU CHARLIE!!!! A huge thanks to Charlie Miller. I swear I would have had you officiate my wedding, bring my children into this world,and perform any operations I may need. All that you do is GOLD! - June 15, 2010THANK YOU CHARLIE!!!!

Reviewer: rschwz28 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 11, 2010

Subject: Thank you, Charlie Miller Who is this Charlie Miller and why does he keep doing such nice things for us? His name on a soundboard is like Owsley's name on a hit of acid. To paraphrase Wolfe in The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test: bottled-in-bond, guaranteed. 500 micrograms of superhero in your head! Everyone should send Charlie Miller money. - June 11, 2010Thank you, Charlie Miller

Reviewer: average_joe - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 14, 2009

Subject: Wow... This show is utterly ridiculous. Every song has standout playing. The vocals are a bit low on the Dark Star, but that's the only thing you could pick. Everything else will leave you stupefied.

Listening to this show makes you wonder if you'll ever leave the 60's again. 1/22/68 makes a compelling argument. It has everything you need.



Peace is free. average_joe -- February 14, 2009Wow...

Reviewer: Cliff Hucker - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 11, 2009

Subject: Another treasure from the Pacific Northwest Though Phil remains low in the mix, this is without doubt a dramatic upgrade sonically.



What else can you say? Another amazing suite of jazz-infused mind-stealing jamming. This incredible Spanish Jam sounds like it could be the theme to a Sergio Leone western. (100 pts) - February 11, 2009Another treasure from the Pacific Northwest

Reviewer: oh_uh_um_ah - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 11, 2009

Subject: The GRATEFUL DEAD "Live On Stage" January 22, 1968 at the Eagles Auditorium,Seattle, WA, U.S.A. (

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#############__SMOKIN' HOT 1968 GRATEFUL DEAD Show.



This is a "MUST HAVE" Show. I highly recommend adding this show to your collection of 1968 GRATEFUL DEAD.



"ALLIGATOR" is incredible. You have to have it. "AlLIGATOR"!!!! The two "Feedbacks" here are awsome. Classic 1968 sound!



Wonderful performances from the Album "ANTHEM OF THE SUN".



Charlie Miller did it again. Click on his name and collect all his GRATEFUL DEAD shows, he has impeccable taste.



Remember to also click on the "Deadlists Project" and collect the posters and ticket stubs that sometimes appear for each show.



Eat, Drink, Be Merry and Listen to the GRATEFUL DEAD.



Thanks for the Love. - February 11, 2009The GRATEFUL DEAD "Live On Stage" January 22, 1968 at the Eagles Auditorium,Seattle, WA, U.S.A.