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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.

Comments

Can't Come Down
Nov. 3, 1965
Golden State Studios

^^Yes, the Dylan influence is very evident here. I think it's just as much influenced by the Yard Birds. This was a really good demo session. It's interesting to hear this early stuff, they where finding there way during the very early psychedelic era.
Wharf Rat
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Bobby and Donna provide some beautiful vocal harmonies on this one. Jerry's solos are especially soaring on this version, partially due to the Travis Bean guitar that he was using at the time.
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Phil is really driving this Eyes is along. This is fast, and energetic. Jerrys playing is especially crisp on this one. The T.B is perfectly suited for his high register solo work. And as every one else has stated, they transition into Wharf Rat flawlessly.
Not Fade Away
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

Attention all NFA fans. This one is precise and energetic. I could see this in any head's top 5. This song is form the 87 Giants stadium show that was recently release as part of a box set. The soundboard transfer is good, probably not as good as the box set, though.
Brokedown Palace
Nov. 7, 1971
Harding Theatre

This is a strong, tight rendering of this beutiful song. Kieth was providing some nice piano flourishes, and he was less then a month in!