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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!
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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.
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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

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!
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