This week's Dead show is more than just a classic 1977 show - its that

for sure - and its much more than the first time we get an Eyes of the

World going into an Estimated Prophet - although this show is the first

time that happens too.. its the kind of magical, rocking, charging life

affirming and soul-baring music that makes me fall in love with the

Grateful Dead over and over again..There's plenty to love in

this set - the fine Samson->Cold rain starts the set perfectly.. the

Playin' in the band builds and builds and then explodes into the Eyes

of the World that is played at a real breakneck pace. While I'm not

often a fan of Eyes played this way, Jerry's almost maniacal energy on

this version can't fail but bring you up out of your feet - its almost

'hummingbird' like in the way he makes that guitar flitter and sing..

followed by a good Estimated, but then Phil drops the hammer and the

band goes into a short, but intense, Other One...after drums.. the

band slowly builds into an Aiko, Aiko that is surprisingly slow-paced,

but the band then drops into a classic 1977 Stella Blue, then a playin'

reprise to end the set..The encore tells us the band has had as much fun as we have...Grateful DeadCotterell Gym, Reid Athletic Center, Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY11-4-77Set II: "Meet The Jones Gang" [2:36] Samson & Delilah -> [7:22] Cold Rain & Snow [8:30] Playing in the Band -> [12:52] Eyes of the World -> [12:50] Estimated Prophet -> [11:40] The Other One ->[4:57] Drums -> [3:17] Iko Iko -> [10:05] Stella Blue ->[12:12] Playing in the Band [7:04]Encore: Johnny B. Goode [5:06]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod111309.mp3Special thanks to our friends at Keely Electronics for their kind equipment donation!