Anyone unfamiliar with this show should pause reading this NOW, copy the Archive address here to add to your collection, and listen as soon as possible! This is an awesome, justly famous show that will get you hoppin' and boppin'! Apart from Pig being in top form, the psychedelic interplay between the rest of the band members during Good Lovin' is very far out. This is R&B with mind-boggling twists and turns, folks. And does Pigpen let his Lovelight shine brightly! The rap here is well-known as the most elaborate and coolest of any performance ever, of this song. I'll never understand why this has never been released commercially. Makes no sense. An essential, legendary show.

A gentleman by the name of Tim Cassidy, died on December 9th, 2014 in Bethlehem PA. Tim attended Princeton in the late 60's and early 70's and I found out yesterday at the luncheon, that he attended only 2 Grateful Dead shows and this was one of them. Tim played in a few bands and one was called "Better Off Dead" where he mostly plays harmonica and after listening to this show, I know that Tim must have really enjoyed this show and all that the harp had offered that evening. I must also agree with other listeners that the band was really tight and jamming on all cylinders, especially Pigpen! Rest in peace Tim Cassidy, I hope you enjoyed the ride...

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THIS SHOW IS SUPER HOT!!!



5 stars = audio quality (wow)

5 stars = mix (wow)

5 stars = Performance (I'm blown away)

5 stars = audio improvement through technology



Thank you SIRMick, you have improved the quality of my life. I am a fan of Pigpen and his Love Light shines through, thanks to you.



PIGPEN WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.



Pigpen shows us what a true musical genius can do with a band like the GRATEFUL DEAD. Pigpen could make the GRATEFUL DEAD do things they could never do themselves. He was a musical genius and a master of stage presence.



Amazing sound quality for a show in a college gym in 1971. How did they do it?



The BOYS ARE AMAZING! This show is incredible. I am blown away! More!



I highly recommend this show. April 71 is a magical time for the GRATEFUL DEAD. I suggest you get all the shows from April 71.



You can get a list of all the shows SIRMick has on the IA by clicking his name next to "keyword" above.



Get it while you can, get it while it's free, get it NOW, or you will be sorry.



The GRATEFUL DEAD are in sync and focused. They are playing like they mean business. This is the GRATEFUL DEAD singing and playing their hearts out, 1971 style and you can hear the audience scream with joy during Casey Jones.



Billy's playing is HOT! He's in the pocket. His playing is INTENSE but relaxed, his kit sounds incredible and he drives the band. His mix is great, you can really hear him, and everyone else perfectly. How did they do that in a gym in 1971?



The whole show is treat, so don't miss it.



--------------> "A MUST HAVE"

It's amazing how good it sounds for being recorded in a college gym in 1971..how did they do it?



THIS SHOW MAKES YOU SCREAM "MORE"!



Eat, drink, be merry and listen to the GRATEFUL DEAD.



Thanks for the Love.

- May 28, 2008Wow! This sounds FANTASTIC! How did they do it?