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The Other One
May 11, 1969
Aztec Bowl, San Diego State U.

Happy Mother's Day, 1969! If your mom loved ripping psychedelic dead, this was a lot better than flowers. Insane version - almost punk intensity
1
It's A Man's World
April 24, 1970
Mammoth Gardens

This version is... not great. I'm wondering if the drugs kicked in or something.
1
Dire Wolf
April 24, 1970
Mammoth Gardens

Always cool to hear an audience version prior to workman's dead coming out.
1
I Know You Rider
April 24, 1970
Mammoth Gardens

Long, slow, version to open the show. Very cool.
1
Cumberland Blues
June 21, 1970
Pauley Ballroom, U. of California

Very tight version
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 23, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

This versions says "hello, my name is Phil Lesh and I play bass for the Grateful Dead".
Dark Star
Jan. 17, 1970
Oregon State University

I'm surprised too. Amazing version, and totally unique. Just sneaks up on you.
Dark Star
March 24, 1970
Pirates World

WOW. Never heard this one before today. Just wow.
Sugar Magnolia
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

They royally fuck it up and it is still awesome.
Dark Star
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Hands-down best Dark Star from hands-down best show they ever played. Period. Best versions of Not Fade Away, Easy Wind, and China-Rider as well, IMHO.
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