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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.
2
Easy Wind
Oct. 26, 1969
Winterland Arena

There is a nice guitar interplay between Jerry and Bobby on this one. Nice bouncy version.
2
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

Turn On Your Love Light
July 11, 1969
NY State Pavilion, Flushing Meadow Park

This cuts out at 9:02 on the Kaplan version, a few seconds shorter on the other versions.
Death Don't Have No Mercy
July 11, 1969
NY State Pavilion, Flushing Meadow Park

^ Yes, the Kaplan version is the way to go on this one. T.Cs organ is up in the mix for a change, which gives this song another dimension. Jerry' singing and playing really convey the mood of this song. T.C adds a very nice organ accompaniment to Jerry's spare but emotive lead work.
The Other One
July 11, 1969
NY State Pavilion, Flushing Meadow Park

This is a stand alone O1. The drums are really out front and well balanced. This one's not a smoker, but it's well played and sung. Jerry is doing some thoughtful an varied guitar work here. There where so many good O1s in 69. It's nice to get a variety of approaches on this song.
Caution
Dec. 12, 1969
Thelma Theater

Hey T.C, in about a month your gonna quit the band because the boys got busted for drugs and they wouldn't turn the volume up on your organ. And as for the rest of you guys, your'e still so deep in the psycadelic energy of the time that you're just laying it down the very best that you can in the moment. And the result, is a historical record of the epidimie of one bands achivenent during this landmark era in music. The end is near, the country classics will come out and Jerry will be strapping a Strat on. And as for all you Dead Heads out there, Your'e compleatly missing the point of this band, if you don't listen to this!
Comes A Time
Oct. 30, 1971
Taft Auditorium

I like the older versions of this song because they are pure and simple, but emotional and honest. This one is a very good example of that.