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Hurts Me Too
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Pig comes alive during this song as well as this entire show, and Jerry respond's to his energy level, as does the whole band. I love this show!
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Casey Jones
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

It's nearing the end of 71, Keith is on on board now; their tight and energetic, 72 here they come!
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Big Boss Man
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Pigs vocals and harmonica are at a high and energetic level on this version. Jerry's guitar playing is a must listen, really!
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Beat it on Down The Line
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

This is a high energy and very well played version of this song. Bobby is in very good form here.
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St. Stephen
April 12, 1969
Student Union Ballroom, U. Utah

Good St. Stephen, sanwiched between D.S and The Eleven. Classic Pyhicedelia in the heart of Utah!
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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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