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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!
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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Not Fade Away
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

This isn't on the Archive link. I found it on the Archive app on the Soundboard, Charlie Miller. Soundboard, David Gans or Soundboard, Jay Searafin, Patrick Murphy recordings. None of these are marked Late or Early and they don't correspond with either of those recordings on the site. It's confusing, because it's so good that some one would have to have submited this version.
Hard to Handle
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

Really? This only has 3 votes. Bobby's rhythm playing is enough to command a much higher vote. Bobby was way up in the mix, which really showcases his incredible playing. Jerry plays this with a gleeful energy; being at the Fillmore east of course.
Black Peter
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

They played this one with that good old Fillmore East energy. Bobby was putting down some really nice rhythm guitar complementing Jerry's simple but expressive lead work. Very nice.
I Know You Rider
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

Other then missing the vocal on the 2nd verse, this Rider is every bit as good as the Harpur College version. The guitars sound fuller, better played and recorded better, at least the recording thaI heard. Jerry was getting an authentic " High - Lonesome" vocal sound on this one. Bobby's guitar playing complimented Jerry's very well. This, being the night before the Harpur show, which had the same acoustic set; with a short Candy Man.
I Know You Rider
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Me too, Dark Star 67. This was a unique era for this song. After the rollicking early versions and before the China - Rider era.
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