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Cryptical Envelopment
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

A well delivered Cryptical opening a psyhadelic flood gate for a very strong single kit drums and an adventurious Other One.
2
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

This is an early stripped down version. There's no extended jam, or Donna screaming, just the basic song, deliverd well!
1
Not Fade Away
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

Single kit opening, Phil comes in changing the bass line then transitions into a tasty, energetic Not Fade Away on a Goin Down the Road sandwich.
4
Truckin'
Feb. 19, 1971
Capitol Theater

First song of the first show of Micky's hiatus from the band. Billy more then makes up for his absense, providing a hard, rolicking, steady beat.
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Tennessee Jed
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

A must listen Jed!
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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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