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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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Cream Puff War
March 18, 1967
Winterland Arena

This is the epidemy of the early psychedelic rock sound. I love the tone that Jerry was getting back then. Much like the other San Francisco band like the Airplane and Big Brother where getting. They must have been using Twin reverb amps back then. I was 13 years old at the time of this concert, that sound really resonates with me.
Dark Star
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

The Fillmore East shows always seemed to have a special energy to them. This is a good example. No keys, so Bobby is up in the mix. Every one sounded good.
Dark Star
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

This version moves along very well partially driven by Bobby, who's guitar you can actually hear. At about 15 min, Jerry changes gears and starts a smoking jam. every one is on the same page on this one.
Dark Star
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

Nice early 69 version. Both Bobby and TC are audible on this one. Jerry is in good form as are the drummers. Phil is hard to hear, at least on the recording that I heard.
Dark Star
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

I think this is 47 minutes well spent. It seamlessly travels through a variety of sounds and moods, contemplative, jazzy, uplifting and scary. Billy even takes a drum solo 13 minutes in, and it works to change the direction. This is a show that would have been best experienced live; lucky Dutch hippies.
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