As we turn the calendar to 2026, we present the second set from the band's performance at the Boston Music Hall on December 1, 1973.

This is a very interesting second set, with songs that you don't always associate with that second set making an appearance. They open with what is often a set closer - 'Around and Around' Then ease into some more traditional fare, with 'They Love Each Other' and 'Me & My Uncle' Things get interesting for me with 'Me and Bobby McGee' a favorite from the period, then 'Mississippi Half-Step' before we get to the real meat of set 2 with a 'Playin' In The Band> Uncle John's Band'>Playin' sandwich. a nice 'Row Jimmy folows then a rocking 'Greatest Story' and a fine 'Not Fade Away'>Goin Down the Road Feelin' Bad'.

Grateful Dead Boston Music Hall Boston, MA 12/1/1973 - Saturday Two Around And Around They Love Each Other Me And My Uncle Don't Ease Me In Me And Bobby McGee Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [7:35] Playing In The Band [13:42] > Uncle John's Band [9:16] > Playing In The Band [6:44] Row Jimmy Greatest Story Ever Told Not Fade Away [10:24] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:23] > One More Saturday Night [5:05]

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