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Cryptical Envelopment
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

A well delivered Cryptical opening a psyhadelic flood gate for a very strong single kit drums and an adventurious Other One.
2
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

This is an early stripped down version. There's no extended jam, or Donna screaming, just the basic song, deliverd well!
1
Not Fade Away
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

Single kit opening, Phil comes in changing the bass line then transitions into a tasty, energetic Not Fade Away on a Goin Down the Road sandwich.
4
Truckin'
Feb. 19, 1971
Capitol Theater

First song of the first show of Micky's hiatus from the band. Billy more then makes up for his absense, providing a hard, rolicking, steady beat.
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Tennessee Jed
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

A must listen Jed!
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Comments

Death Don't Have No Mercy
March 26, 1968
Melodyland Theatre

Good find, RJ! This isn't on the archive. I, surprisingly, found it in you tube. This is a very strong version, right in the magic psychedelic era of the band. Jerrys singing and playing are strong and emotional and TC adds some very nice flourishes. I'll have to compare to some other great versions of this song, but this could be in my top 5.l
Dark Star
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

This one takes you on a sonic adventure.
Mind Left Body Jam
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

I just listened to the Miller transfer of this. Very nice, well balanced intro jam over all. Contemplative and inventive. This Dark Star deserves a vote as well!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

This is a must listen to version, if you're a China Rider fan. This one is well mixed, well played and high energy throughout. Jerry plays a short Mountain Jam quote in the intro. I think he's playing a Strat on this one, a nice choice, especially for rider.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 30, 1972
American University

^^^ You're right Sally. Bobby is very high in the mix, his guitar over powers Jerry's, especially on Rider. If it wasn't for that, this would be a good version. Maybe Charlie Miller could fix this problem, this is a good show.
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