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Mama Tried
Dec. 12, 1969
Thelma Theater

Wedged in a energetic psychdelic explosion,this Merle Haggard classic provides a contrast in mood and direction. Jerry's twanging it up!
4
Morning Dew
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Mystery Dew! I don't think this was played during this show. Listen on the Glassberg/Miller on the archive.
4
Truckin'
May 30, 1971
Winterland Arena

If you like this song. even a little bit, you have to listen to this version! For my money this is as good as this song gets!
3
Alligator
April 23, 1969
The Ark

A crisp, cooking Allligator that was somehow missed. It transitions into Drums, then a t 11, tease, jam then the 11.
1
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
April 6, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Good energetic show opener from a great 69 concert.
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Hard to Handle
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

I can't see why this version is so far behind 08/06/71 in votes. All of the April, 71 - Fillmore versions should be right up there.
Hard to Handle
April 27, 1971
Fillmore East

This one is just bursting with energy. The best of the April 71 Fillmore shows and at least as good as the 08/06/71 version, in my opinion. This one of Bobby's better solos on this song. And Jerrys tearing this one up!
Hard to Handle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

until about 4.30 into this one, this version is really good but not any better then the 4-71 Fillmore versions. But when Jerry takes his outstanding solo, the energy of the whole band kicks in and this becomes a barn burner. Overall, though, I think the 4/27/71 version is every bit as good as this one.
Hard to Handle
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

This show isn't on the archive. Crow or DS67 any info on this one?
Space
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

The Ned part of that is referring to Ned Lagin, who was an experimental electronic key board player who sat in with the Dead, occasionally, in the early to mid 70s. He and Phil where good friends and would occasionally perform some very avant-garde material; also known as weard shit!
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