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6
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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Comments

Cold Rain and Snow
Nov. 1, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

from what I can gather on the archive, this is the very first show to used a new guitar intro. This is the intro the band used from then on and the version that most heads know. I actually prefer the original intro, but by 69 they've slowed the song down, and that works better for me.
Cold Rain and Snow
Oct. 22, 1967
Unknown

The archive has this labeled as Winterland. Wherever it was, it cooks!
Cold Rain and Snow
Dec. 17, 1970
The Matrix

Jerry was getting the definitive guitar tone for this song. He must have pulled out one of his strats for this one. This is very good version of this song and a good recording.
Comes A Time
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Jerry's guitar tells the whole story!
I Wash My Hands
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

I agree with all the above comments, this one really got me!
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