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5
Mama Tried
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

With the NRPS and ridiculously perfect. Perfect vocals and Jerry's '70 pedal steel sound. Amazing.
6
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
May 14, 1970
Merramec Community College

Tight version, excellent Pig harp solo, then Jerry on bottle neck? Is that a slide? It's freakin' awesome, and the strong pulse makes it excellent.
4
Good Lovin'
May 14, 1970
Merramec Community College

Aight, we're going to just big up this whole show. This is delicious eat-me goo. Damn. May '70 is prime love. Dig the great recording too.
4
High Time
May 14, 1970
Merramec Community College

The vocals throughout this show are sublime. This is the era of three-part harmony. They were just so fresh, and every moment is a treat. Enjoy.
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 14, 1970
Merramec Community College

Crystal clear version, not sure why it's been overlooked. Beautiful vocals, great recording, indicative of the transition sound of the era.

Comments

Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

Whole show is underrated.
Good Lovin'
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

Absolutely sick version, with a simmering Pig rap that's got some sizzling backing work by the ghee-tars. The sneak-it-in China Cat sandwich is a cool surprise (how many times did that ever happen?), and the reprise is full throttle. Fun stuff.
Good Lovin'
Dec. 31, 1970
Winterland Arena

Unique jam, and an atypical rap for the time.
Easy Wind
Dec. 31, 1970
Winterland Arena

Tragic cut about five minutes in, followed by an unlisted Big Railroad Blues. It's a pity too, because the jam is a real heater, and we have to be happy with what we got.
Good Lovin'
Dec. 28, 1970
Legion Stadium

La Bamba jam. It's definitely there. The cool groove starting at 19:30 is a la la la la Bamba and lasts about a minute and a half. Cool stuff!