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Hurts Me Too
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Pig comes alive during this song as well as this entire show, and Jerry respond's to his energy level, as does the whole band. I love this show!
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Casey Jones
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

It's nearing the end of 71, Keith is on on board now; their tight and energetic, 72 here they come!
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Big Boss Man
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Pigs vocals and harmonica are at a high and energetic level on this version. Jerry's guitar playing is a must listen, really!
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Beat it on Down The Line
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

This is a high energy and very well played version of this song. Bobby is in very good form here.
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St. Stephen
April 12, 1969
Student Union Ballroom, U. Utah

Good St. Stephen, sanwiched between D.S and The Eleven. Classic Pyhicedelia in the heart of Utah!
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Turn On Your Love Light
July 11, 1969
NY State Pavilion, Flushing Meadow Park

This cuts out at 9:02 on the Kaplan version, a few seconds shorter on the other versions.
Death Don't Have No Mercy
July 11, 1969
NY State Pavilion, Flushing Meadow Park

^ Yes, the Kaplan version is the way to go on this one. T.Cs organ is up in the mix for a change, which gives this song another dimension. Jerry' singing and playing really convey the mood of this song. T.C adds a very nice organ accompaniment to Jerry's spare but emotive lead work.
The Other One
July 11, 1969
NY State Pavilion, Flushing Meadow Park

This is a stand alone O1. The drums are really out front and well balanced. This one's not a smoker, but it's well played and sung. Jerry is doing some thoughtful an varied guitar work here. There where so many good O1s in 69. It's nice to get a variety of approaches on this song.
Caution
Dec. 12, 1969
Thelma Theater

Hey T.C, in about a month your gonna quit the band because the boys got busted for drugs and they wouldn't turn the volume up on your organ. And as for the rest of you guys, your'e still so deep in the psycadelic energy of the time that you're just laying it down the very best that you can in the moment. And the result, is a historical record of the epidimie of one bands achivenent during this landmark era in music. The end is near, the country classics will come out and Jerry will be strapping a Strat on. And as for all you Dead Heads out there, Your'e compleatly missing the point of this band, if you don't listen to this!
Comes A Time
Oct. 30, 1971
Taft Auditorium

I like the older versions of this song because they are pure and simple, but emotional and honest. This one is a very good example of that.
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