China Cat Sunflower> I Know You Rider, Black Peter, Hard To Handle, Mama Tried, Dire Wolf, Good Lovin'-> Drums-> Good Lovin', China Cat Sunflower-> I Know You Rider, Cryptical Envelopment-> Drums-> The Other One-> Dark Star-> St.Stephen> Turn On Your Love Light

There were 2 postings of 1/23/70 when it first got circulated all those months ago. I posted 1/23/70 a few hours after someone else (I forget who) posted the same. The one I posted may have had the track marks slightly different then the other post? For this updated Lovelight, I spliced in the original (more then a few seconds at the start to fit) WITHOUT any change to the start of Lovelight... Hence, you will not be able to tell where the splice is and the track markers and transition are dead on...







To fit on 2 CDs:







I opted to put Dark Star thru Lovelight on CD2. Or I guess one could start the Drums on CD2? The entire jam from Cryptical thru Lovelight will NOT fit on even an 80 min. CDR...

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Reviewer: iankennedy - favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 30, 2020

Subject: Crazy Slide Guitar on Lovelight I wonder if the "immortal freak "gettin' it on" with Pigpen in Lovelight" is also the one that plays slide about halfway thru the jam. - July 30, 2020Crazy Slide Guitar on Lovelight

Reviewer: NOOGIE - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 27, 2018

Subject: Wow Awesome, everythings already been said about this show! If you love primal Dead, this show is for you! Hot Hot Hot, Other One, Dark Star, and of course the Lovelight! And of course the Bob Weir story, always groan inducing! - April 27, 2018Wow

Reviewer: njpg - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 6, 2017

Subject: - Very sweet indeed! The Dark Star especially is one of my favorites...all short, fat, squat, ugly & yeller. Something has really changed for the better here: this Dark Star' energy is quite up to the standards of early 1969, as compared with more recent ones previous to this. Is Garcia still playing that brown Strat here? It sounds like it, so maybe by this show he's getting used to the wider frets, bitier sound, etc....? - January 6, 2017

Reviewer: clementinescaboose - favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 29, 2015

Subject: Nice one Decidedly the better of the two Hawaii shows, with an especially strong second half.



Garcia's opening salvo in Dark Star is one of his best: flowing, majestic phrases that build perfectly off of the main theme. There's a pretty intense space after the 1st verses, a bit wilder and wide-eyed than the 17th. However, the ending isn't quite as strong here, lacking that version's monumental extended return to the theme.



The Lovelight is also a standout; very long and hot, and one of the better versions of the year. - November 29, 2015Nice one

Reviewer: DMT - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 30, 2015

Subject: jerry in hawaii the winter of 69/70 saw the largest surf ever seen in Hawaii in modern times. Consistently huge waves poured in over the course of the winter. Roads where washed out and houses swept away.

The energy was high to say the least....

The audience would have been full of tripped out hippy surfers... very groovy ! - January 30, 2015jerry in hawaii

Reviewer: Chris U. - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 30, 2015

Subject: L O V E L I G H T



Seond: As many have noted, from Good Lovin' onwards this is every bit as magnificent and inspired as 2-13-70 and, at times, better than that. The Cryptical reprise goes in a completely different direction than 2-13 but does not fail to decimate. The Dark Star shares a fair amount of DNA with 2-13, to be sure, but that can only be a good thing (out of respect for this Dark Star, I'm going to listen to it about twenty or thirty more times, I think, before I return to the 2-13 version). Every so often Bear dials the sound system into the bleeding edge of shrieking feedback (or beyond -- check out the "quiet" part of St. Stephen!).



This is a surely one of the most entertaining Lovelight's in the Archive. Thirty six minutes of greasy, groovy rock and roll. Maybe Jerry's hottest ever slide guitar on tape. What got into him? The tropical island air?



And who is the immortal freak "gettin' it on" with Pigpen in Lovelight (



"Get me on time", indeed. First: the quality of this recording is exceptional. Great isolation of the instruments. Incredible mix.Seond: As many have noted, from Good Lovin' onwards this is every bit as magnificent and inspired as 2-13-70 and, at times, better than that. The Cryptical reprise goes in a completely different direction than 2-13 but does not fail to decimate. The Dark Star shares a fair amount of DNA with 2-13, to be sure, but that can only be a good thing (out of respect for this Dark Star, I'm going to listen to it about twenty or thirty more times, I think, before I return to the 2-13 version). Every so often Bear dials the sound system into the bleeding edge of shrieking feedback (or beyond -- check out the "quiet" part of St. Stephen!).This is a surely one of the most entertaining Lovelight's in the Archive. Thirty six minutes of greasy, groovy rock and roll. Maybe Jerry's hottest ever slide guitar on tape. What got into him? The tropical island air?And who is the immortal freak "gettin' it on" with Pigpen in Lovelight ( e.g ., around 11:30-? It doesn't sound like one of the Dead. It's someone else but the person doesn't seem to be identified anywhere. One of the Airplane, perhaps (I think they shared a bill with the Dead for the Hawaii shows)? Or is it some random guy from the audience? Either way: wow."Get me on time", indeed. - January 30, 2015L O V E L I G H T

Reviewer: c-freedom - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 23, 2015

Subject: Don't Murder Me I like this very mellow and very intimate show which finds the band in fine form with Weir bringing out the Yellow Dog joke/story. I wonder if that joke has made it to our Japanese Dead heads yet in Tokyo.

Already stated but a very crispy Black Peter.

I like how Bobby stumbles on Mama Tried but Jerry comes in with some great backing vocals to prop up the tune.

That little 50's tune they hit before Dire Wolf pretty interesting. (I wonder if NY lifer has it right)

Pigpen not just in the tunes but in the stage banter. Just love the way he gave the Dead that certain swagger.

With a good soundboard and a fine show of historic value for it's geographic location I got to give it 5 stars.

Good harmonies on GOOD LOVIN!!!

He had to die... - January 23, 2015Don't Murder Me

Reviewer: chris phillips - favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 30, 2014

Subject: good spirits This is the best Black Peter of all (next to 12/9/71).

This is a thoroughly enjoyable performance, neither jacked nor sluggish. - April 30, 2014good spirits

Reviewer: Wild - - April 27, 2013

Subject: Black Peter This is the best Black Peter I have ever heard. - April 27, 2013Black Peter

Reviewer: bdaly9 - - April 27, 2013

Subject: This show is great I love the dark star in this show. I think it's incredible. - April 27, 2013This show is great

Reviewer: NYLifer - favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 23, 2012

Subject: "This is 1970, Jack. Not '56!" At about the 15 second mark of Dire Wolf Pig twice sings "Gonna find her" ala Searchin', which might be the song request that prompted that comment.

Peace,

Bob - January 23, 2012"This is 1970, Jack. Not '56!"

Reviewer: wdman - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - September 14, 2010

Subject: in Kaua'i now listening to this Just a cool band playing cool tunes in a cool ass place!! It's September 13, 2010... some 40 years later and they're still rocking it out here... the music will never stop.... Love you all and love archive... Lookin for some bill while i'm here....



OK, the recording... great sound for the time... Heard so many it's hard to compare anymore...but i'd put this close to the top...great sound, good energy, you can hear all the vocals really well and they are on cue...maybe not "smoking" but enthused no doubt, hell they're in Hawaii!!! - September 14, 2010in Kaua'i now listening to this

Reviewer: Cliff Hucker - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 8, 2009

Subject: This is a five star show... And likely a top ten for 1970!



Not an epic Dark Star, but from Good Lovin' through the top notch Lovelight, this really heats up! High energy and well played from start to finish, Black Peter and H2H are standout performances as well. Goodbear sound is A/A+

(99 pts) - January 8, 2009This is a five star show...

Reviewer: nsarchive.org - favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 6, 2008

Subject: "This is 1970, Jack. Not '56!" Hee hee... this is a really fun show. What a nice setlist.



Anyone else notice Bobby muttering "come on I wanna lay ya" under his breath about 16 secs into track 1? - November 6, 2008"This is 1970, Jack. Not '56!"

Reviewer: _August_West_ - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - September 8, 2008

Subject: Devo's Picks



As a side note, I'm fairly certain that the jam that cuts in during Lovelight is from the 70-02-11 Fillmore East show with the Allman Brothers.



Follow the tour: 1970

gratefuldeadlive.blogspot.com This is a fantastic show, tight, crisp, clear, what everyone has already commented on.As a side note, I'm fairly certain that the jam that cuts in during Lovelight is from the 70-02-11 Fillmore East show with the Allman Brothers.Follow the tour: 1970 - September 8, 2008Devo's Picks

Reviewer: garp6600 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 23, 2008

Subject: mahalo Its the Grateful Dead. Its Hawaii. Its 1970. Perfect crispy sound quality here. I love this band. - January 23, 2008mahalo

Reviewer: williscat2000 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 28, 2006

Subject: one of my favorites defintely a stand out..great show for the dead. they are maturing fast and furiously.



Hard to hand is sick - April 28, 2006one of my favorites

Reviewer: amichels - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 4, 2006

Subject: Take a look at poor Peter... This is an amazing show with an awesome Black Peter! Stream this show and enjoy... - April 4, 2006Take a look at poor Peter...

Reviewer: gruUbic - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 18, 2006

Subject: aloha jerr



FUN! GD 1/23/1970 - such good sounds from Hawaii - never woulda thunk it w/o the archive.org folk - thx -- I'm an east coast meat eater born about a month after this show -- nice jem! Black Peter makes jerry sound sooooo young. The boyz are tight and on w/ some rippin licks...not the shizzle, but way worthy. 5FUN! - March 18, 2006aloha jerr

Reviewer: macfawlty - favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 17, 2005

Subject: A standout show for sure I am surprised there have not been more reviews of this show. It really is a continuation of the strong, wild, powerful, trippy shows from '68. What's available from '70 is a little more spotty but this one is a standout. China Cat has a nice long transition to a great Rider. Skip the yellow dog story. Bob never was able to tell a joke. Hard to Handle is always welcome from Pig. TOO is very hardcore and transitions long into Cryptical which transitions real nice into DS. The DS may be my favorite all-time from this era. Lovelight is very eventful with some early Jerry slide in the middle but something happens around 31:48 like a cut into a Jam... not sure what's going on there, but am curious. The sound quality is really good and you can even hear some audience, which always gives a SBD more life. - October 17, 2005A standout show for sure

Reviewer: eac - favorite favorite favorite - October 11, 2005

Subject: two points Just thought I'd speak up. I was there for one of these two nights, been so long that I don't remember which night. Just wanted to point out that the Jefferson Airplane did not play that night. And the second comment was about the shows apparent lackluster. The Dead just hadn't become the popular item they were to be later. There was only about 75 people in the audience. Hard for a group to get really enthused about playing when there is such a small crowd. The auditorium would probably hold 2500 if it was filled to capacity. I still enjoyed the show a lot. - October 11, 2005two points

Reviewer: JaCkSTraw8995 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 25, 2004

Subject: yaaaaaaa This is a great show one of the best from 1970 IMO , The dark star is magical and the Black peter is fanfuckintastic - October 25, 2004yaaaaaaa

Reviewer: dr. flashback - favorite favorite favorite favorite - September 13, 2004

Subject: Top Ten! One of my first 1970 SBD's and it still stacks up well to the other 1970's I've heard later. Not a long show, and I imagine they had time constraints being on the bill with JA. But very strong playing has made this a well traded favorite.

The Black Peter is soulful and well sung. But the last segment is really where they cook. Nice long versions of The Other One and Dark Star- rare in 1970 to get both. Not as special as 2/13, but certainly gets you kind and with great Jerry jamming.

Some 1970 shows have weak spots, such as when Bobby attempts Green Grass, or Pig sings The Rub.

But this one grooves all the way. A nice sounding SBD too! Kick back and crank this one up.

BTW - this whole Hawaii run would make a nice Dick's Picks set, no? Tom Constanten's last shows with the Dead.

Dr. Flashback ;-) - September 13, 2004Top Ten!