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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!
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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

Wharf Rat
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

I I agree Crow, 76 was a transition year. They where getting tighter and more imaginative as well as refining their vocal parts; this Warf Rat is a great example Keith was adding more textures to the songs and Jerry was playing with precision and emotion. If there was a board recording of this WR, I think it would be kind of legendary.
Candyman
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

This was an extra groovy version from an extra groovy show, Ernie. The SirMick version is low in crowd noise, but just enough to feel the energy of that show.
The Other One
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

Early 69, the boys where still committed to psychedelic excellence and they where playing with youthful energy. This Cryptical - Other One sandwich is one of the best examples of that.
Scarlet Begonias
July 18, 1976
Orpheum Theater

This is so tight and well recorded that it sounds almost like a studio recording. At about 5 minutes in they simultaneously drop the volume. Then at about 7 minutes they are back to full volume and Jerry takes us on a tasty lead guitar adventure. 1976 had some gems, for sure. this is one of them.
Caution
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

Phil really drives this thing along with his walking bass lines. This isn't a vocal masterpiece but it's high energy and exiting, as is this whole show.
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