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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.
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Samson and Delilah
April 26, 1977
Capitol Theater

Keith really shines on this energetc Samson!
Jack Straw
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

Easily a top 10 version. Brent adds nice harmonies on this one.
Stella Blue
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

Very good early Brent version. All Stella fans should listen to this one.
Dark Star
Jan. 17, 1970
Oregon State University

You can tell the boys are really expanding their soundscape tool box on this version. At about 5:40 the go completely silent, then they build an improvisational soundscape that goes through a variety of melodies and moods. This one deserves more ears.
The Eleven
Jan. 17, 1970
Oregon State University

As DS67 inferred, you can hear how the relentless energy of the primal era, 67 - 69, is transitioning into the more thoughtful and complex soundscapes that where just starting to manifest. This was just a few weeks before the drug bust and T.Cs departure. This is kind of the last vestige of the "Primal Dead" era!
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