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Big Railroad Blues
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Just about as good as this song ever got. Just the right tempo and mix. Keith was adding some delightful honkytonk piano, and he was just a month in!
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Deal
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Perfect tempo and playing on this 71 version from a really good halloween show.
4
Bertha
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

An energetic, well mixed 71Bertha that's been missed somehow. Keth had been in the band for only a month but already fitting in very well.
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Tennessee Jed
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

An almost forgotten Jed! This is well played and well recorded. Pig even plays organ on this one. Suprising ommision from such a stellar show!
1
Turn On Your Love Light
July 11, 1969
NY State Pavilion, Flushing Meadow Park

The drummers are fired up on this one. Even T.Cs joining in on this energetic version. This gets an Allman Brothers flavor at times.
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Comments

Death Don't Have No Mercy
March 26, 1968
Melodyland Theatre

Good find, RJ! This isn't on the archive. I, surprisingly, found it in you tube. This is a very strong version, right in the magic psychedelic era of the band. Jerrys singing and playing are strong and emotional and TC adds some very nice flourishes. I'll have to compare to some other great versions of this song, but this could be in my top 5.l
Dark Star
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

This one takes you on a sonic adventure.
Mind Left Body Jam
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

I just listened to the Miller transfer of this. Very nice, well balanced intro jam over all. Contemplative and inventive. This Dark Star deserves a vote as well!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

This is a must listen to version, if you're a China Rider fan. This one is well mixed, well played and high energy throughout. Jerry plays a short Mountain Jam quote in the intro. I think he's playing a Strat on this one, a nice choice, especially for rider.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 30, 1972
American University

^^^ You're right Sally. Bobby is very high in the mix, his guitar over powers Jerry's, especially on Rider. If it wasn't for that, this would be a good version. Maybe Charlie Miller could fix this problem, this is a good show.
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