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Dupree's Diamond Blues
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A song that popped in and out of the repertoire since 1969, never staying too long but played until 1994
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Rochester, NY, Community War Memorial Auditorium
Dupree's joined the Dead's repertoire in early 1969, stuck around for a brief period, came back in 1977, and then was gone again 1978-1982, and was played occasionally through the 80s and only twice in 1990s
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  • DRKSTARR
    10 months 2 weeks ago
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  • MILO
    10 months 2 weeks ago
    Happy Huntin'

    Out of 150 shows I saw from June 1987 through May 1995 I never caught a DUPREE'S. Luv that song!!! I guess they only played it 8 times in that time period. DOH!!!

  • dougbr1ne
    10 months 2 weeks ago
    A walk through Duprees..

    ... across the years. Hearing how that envelope filter pops in the beginning of the 1st guitar solo really clinched it for me. The old folk tale about the judge (or the hangman etc) retold in so many different ways.

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Shawn
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A song that popped in and out of the repertoire since 1969, never staying too long but played until 1994
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day4_hr9qtep34jz79s7_diamond.mp3
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Dupree's Diamond Blues

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Took a minute, fun noticing the nuances in all the dupree's throughout the years like length. Tricky cuz it was kinda never far from the repertoire. Now i'm rhyming hope im right and keep it 4/4

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found it rather quick considering it could take a while. perhaps all these years are starting to pay off

All the research I’ve done over the years makes find the days easier. But we shouldn’t give up our day jobs!

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Pretty sure today's song was from a show I attended. One of those under the radar shows that's pretty damn good.

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This show was the very next show after my first show -- and that was a really good show to have for a first show. I won't say where or when just yet since the contest is ongoing.

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I was pretty sure the Scarlet/Jack was from 1974. That is where I started on Achieves and then went to 75', 76', and so on. I never found it. For those of you that found yesterdays songs, where did you find them? This is only my second year playing, but I love it!!!

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This one took a little digging (and thanks to the person who mentioned Relisten yesterday -- using that significantly increased the efficiency of my search). I could tell right off from Jerry's guitar tone that it was one of a few years -- those are my favorite years. My first instinct was for the year after what it actually is, but when I couldn't find it in that year, I fairly quickly found it in the year before that. The intro told the story.

Guess that makes me a backwards Fool - I started the year before, got further and further away but went to the next year and there it was. And on a significant personal date, no less (but, alas, I was nowhere near this show). Gotta love that old-timely minstrel organ sound (and the wah-wah - rockin'!).

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You can't go wrong with DeadBase IX........my go-to source and it has NEVER let me down!!.......if you consider a 33% success rate never being let down......LOL...... And the hints from other players are also helpful, occasionally. Back to my previously scheduled smoke now.

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Almost thought I'd past it by. Should have started from the other end.

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After you listen to about 15 versions of Dupree, it's no wonder your reason goes bad.
This one cost me some time, but the right show finally crossed my mind.
Glad it didn't cost me my life.
I'll tell you the reason I LOVE the 30 Days if you want to know
Cause friends of mine, we still have 26 more Days to go.

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Thanks Dave, I never get tired of hearing this song. It's such an upbeat and happy tune. It really makes me smile and dance around...........Hey, wait a minute! This song's all about robbery, murder, heartbreak and loss!! What was I thinking??

I guess it's no wonder,
my reason went bad,
this 30 days has driven me stone mad.

I only wonder if Baby ever got her gold diamond ring and someone to treat her with style?

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I’m guessing tomorrow’s track will be New Minglewood Blues. Time for a Bobby song.

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Attended this FUN FUN Show back when I was 25 and living in Albany. Rockn' Dance Party to end this Great night.

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Just recently found a Deadbase Jr. In a trunk of “cool junk” assembled in the 90’s and stuffed in a closet. I’m 1 for 4, but MAN this is FUN! As the day goes on, the comments give away the answer. It’s still a great way to listen to alot of great music!

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Welcome! I try to avoid the forum area until I've made my final pick for the day. Unless of course I'm looking for hints, which happens. That being said, I still love hearing everybody's opinions on the day's offering.
Good luck and have fun!

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... across the years. Hearing how that envelope filter pops in the beginning of the 1st guitar solo really clinched it for me. The old folk tale about the judge (or the hangman etc) retold in so many different ways.

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Out of 150 shows I saw from June 1987 through May 1995 I never caught a DUPREE'S. Luv that song!!! I guess they only played it 8 times in that time period. DOH!!!

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