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Stella Blue
April 26, 1977
Capitol Theater

Not the best recording, but Jerry vocals are just right on this version.
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Throwing Stones
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

Bobby's voice is in top form on this tight, energetic version. The transition into NFA is flawless.
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Not Fade Away
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

This is a tight, high enegy, version. Really about as good as this song got. You can tell the audience agreed.
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Don't Ease Me In
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

Good acoustic version of this song. The audio quality isn't as good as the 05/70 versions but the playing and vocals are quite good.
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Attics of My Life
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

From an all acoustic set. Tight harmonies on this one.
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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.
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