Happy Independence Day!

Here's a treat to help you celebrate - the final performance of the Grateful Dead at the Fillmore West bck on July 2, 1971.

This fine recording captures the energy and enthusiasm of their performance that night. These first set songs are shorter, as was the norm during 1971but nevertheless I'm certain you'll enjoy them. Standouts include a great 'Me & Bobby McGee', a really fun version of 'The Rub', a somewhat slower 'Deal' and fo course the set-closing 'Good Lovin'. We'll have the second set next week..

Grateful Dead Fillmore West San Francisco, CA 7/2/1971 - Friday One Bertha [5:47] Me And Bobby McGee [5:38] Next Time You See Me [3:50] China Cat Sunflower [4:50] > I Know You Rider [5:47] Playing In The Band [4:54] Loser [6:33] The Rub [3:34] Me And My Uncle [3:10] Big Railroad Blues [3:35] Hard To Handle [7:19] Deal [6:13] The Promised Land [2:46] Good Lovin' [17:16]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070425.mp3

be sure and have a safe and happy 4th!