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Tennessee Jed
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Solid grooving version. Jerry's final solo builds up nicely.
13
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

China Cat is a slow, bumpy, and chaotic mess, quickly ended. Follows a beautiful Feeling Groovy and long Rider. Good to see the boys quick recovery!
15
China Doll
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Very sweet and sorrowful. A beautiful version.
5
Let It Grow
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Tighter and a wee bit faster than the previous night's debut, played with more confidence and just exactly perfect.
9
Jack Straw
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Sweet version, very tight and mellow groove: Love the 70's outlaw buddy-pic vibe.

Comments

The Eleven
Jan. 17, 1970
Oregon State University

Who'd of thunk it? The Eleven can be laid back and chill. Almost a contradiction in terms, but nevertheless here it is. Really special.
Dark Star
Jan. 17, 1970
Oregon State University

Utterly underrated. A minor masterpiece and one of the last Live Dead suites, although the Star alone is a wonder of inter- and inner-stellar spacetime travel. Take the ride, heads.
Dire Wolf
Jan. 16, 1970
Springer's Inn Portland

This, and the next night's are just note-for-note perfect. A beautiful snapshot of perfect '70 Dead.
Cosmic Charlie
Jan. 16, 1970
Springer's Inn Portland

Hidden gem in a hidden gem of a show. I love how they merge a hard biting, crunchy rock sound over the goofy lyrics. Is it my imagination but is Cosmic Charlie poking a bit of fun at Johnny-come-latelys to the hippie scene?
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Jan. 16, 1970
Springer's Inn Portland

1970 vocals are top notch for so many reasons. I think this one might showcase Jerry's vox at its young man's best. Beautiful soloing too.