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6
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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Dark Star
Oct. 24, 1971
Easttown Theatre

I agree with all of the above, this is a very inspired version of D.S!
Dark Star
Nov. 7, 1971
Harding Theatre

Keith is just a month in, Mickey is out. This is like a preview of the 1972 D.S sound. This should be up on the list!
Dark Star
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

Just a month after their bust in New Orleans and the loss of T.C on keys, they where playing with focus and clarity. Varied and dynamic. This version works for me a little better then the 08-27-72 show, both really good renditions.
Dark Star
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

This version is worthy of a much higher place on the list. Billy sounds especially good and his drums are recorded well. Everyone is in good form on this one. I will listen to this one again, for sure.
Dark Star
Dec. 7, 1968
Bellarmine College

This show should be in the top 10, in my opinion. It's the most inventive and interesting version of 1968, the year it was born. Bobby and Phil lock into Jerry as he explores a variety of riffs and motif's that exemplify the psychedelic era. Please vote for this one, It deserves to be listened to!
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