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When I Paint My Masterpiece
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

The boys had the odasity to play this song during their set at Giants stadium during the Dylan and the Dead tour, and rightfully so!
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It Must Have Been The Roses
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

If it wasn't for some audio glitches, this would be one of the top versions of this song. Keith and Donna are both outstanding on this one.
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The Other One
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

A brilliantly played O1 that has been tragically overlooked. The mix on this is spot on.
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Easy Wind
Oct. 26, 1969
Winterland Arena

There is a nice guitar interplay between Jerry and Bobby on this one. Nice bouncy version.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
April 26, 1977
Capitol Theater

Other than some talking on this recording, this is a really good version.
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Not Fade Away
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

This is the best played version of this song, for my money anyway. Bobby's playing is at a top level here. He starts playing around with the Cina Cat theme towards the end of the song, Jerry picks up on that. What follows is a wondrous Jam, "Kitchen Sink" as DS67 describes it. Then their on to DTRFB, then a reprise of NFA. Must listen to material here!
You Win Again
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

The quality of Bobby's rythum playing on this song, as well as the entire show, can not be over emphasized. Jerry's at his Strat pickin best here. And, a newly initiated, Keith, is playing some classic country piano on this one.
Ramble On Rose
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

This is a clean, snappy version. Keith was only a few weeks in, but contributing some nice honky tonk inspired piano. The mix is good on this one. Bobby' guitar is quite audible, which was not the case in the later years when Keths piano overpowered Bobby's rhythm playing.
Dark Star
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

^^By May and June of 1970, Jerry was back on the SG. That explains that wonderful "ringing tone", as Grendal describes it.
Dark Star
March 24, 1970
Pirates World

This one deserves serious exploration. This was Jerry's early 69, Strat phase; before switching back to the SG. Good playing by all on this one.
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