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Candyman
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

This really nice early Candy Man. This one is after Truckin. The first two are sound checks, I think.
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Uncle John's Band
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

This is one of the better acoustic versions of this song. The sound quality isn't the best but the performance is spot on.
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Loser
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

This is a tragically overlooked version. Bobby's guitar is loud and proud. Jerry's Strat playing was as clean and twangy as it got on this song.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 7, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

The forth live performance of these 2 songs put together. It starts out a little rough, then it evolves into a well paced and played China Rider.
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Cryptical Envelopment
Aug. 22, 1968
Fillmore West

Energized, Phil drivin Cryptical, longer then its song mate tO1.
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Comments

Morning Dew
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

This one starts out a little rough - Phil noodling - then it quickly turns into a well played and heart felt dew.
Mister Charlie
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Crisp and bouncy version. Smooth and tasty Strat work by Jerry. Pig delivers the vocal as well as he ever did on this version. I don't know how this one went without any votes for so long, considering this was such a strong and popular show!
Stagger Lee
April 7, 1987
Brendan Bryne Arena

Good recommendation, Cliff Hanger! Jerry's guitar playing is particularly good on this one.
He's Gone
July 2, 1989
Sullivan Stadium

^ That's quite a commitment to get on this just to vote for just one song, I hope you'll vote for others. You're right though, this is an omg version of this song, for several reasons: Jerry's enthusiasm and vocal excellence and guitar playing, the vocal harmonies by Bobby and Brent, the energy level by the entire band, and fially the exuberant outro. This is on you tube. which you would think would help to garner more votes.
Turn On Your Love Light
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Rough start, then it comes out of the gate full blast. Phil and Billy are locked in driving this along. Jerry's strat plating is epic, as is Bobby's call and response work. I don't mind Pigs over-rapping, those guys knew how to make that work. This one is a cooker!
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