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Candyman
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

This really nice early Candy Man. This one is after Truckin. The first two are sound checks, I think.
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Uncle John's Band
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

This is one of the better acoustic versions of this song. The sound quality isn't the best but the performance is spot on.
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Loser
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

This is a tragically overlooked version. Bobby's guitar is loud and proud. Jerry's Strat playing was as clean and twangy as it got on this song.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 7, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

The forth live performance of these 2 songs put together. It starts out a little rough, then it evolves into a well paced and played China Rider.
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Cryptical Envelopment
Aug. 22, 1968
Fillmore West

Energized, Phil drivin Cryptical, longer then its song mate tO1.
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Comments

Cryptical Envelopment
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

This is pure psychedelic magic, as is this whole show. Jerry is on fire on this one!
Tennessee Jed
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

This is a very clean version and a good mix. Nice up-tempo version. Jerry's vocals and guitar playing are both in good form here. Keith is adding some very nice and appropriate piano work on this one.
Stella Blue
May 15, 1983
Greek Theatre - University of California

I had to give this another listen. The contemplative quality of this version really conveys the emotional content of this song. And Jerry's solo is superb. Not the best mix, but a great version.
Stella Blue
May 15, 1983
Greek Theatre - University of California

Because the critics just don't understand the art of noodling! If any one really listens to Jerry's playing you will discover a melodic and tonal complexity that should place him high on the list of the best rock guitarists of all time!
The Other One
Nov. 29, 1970
Club Agora

It's to bad that the audio quality is so bad on this version. They played this one with a lot of energy and imagination, it takes some unexpected turns and everyone's locked in. Jerry was channeling 1968 Jerry, at times.
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