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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.

Comments

Death Don't Have No Mercy
March 28, 1969
Student Center

As everyone on this site knows, there where some adequate and some very good Dead performances. Then there where the shows where they broke through to another level; often dictated by Jerry's level of energy and inventiveness. This is one of these performances! This version has no place on the low end of the votes. This is often the case with some of the early songs and shows. This was when these songs where fresh and had there place in the culture of the time. They really deserve to be listened to!
The Other One
April 15, 1970
Winterland Arena

This a sonic adventure!
The Other One
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

Classic 69 Fillmore psychedelia. This is one of the best O1s, I know that's saying something! Pure Energy by every one. Listen up!
Morning Dew
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Thanks for that info, DS67. It sounds like this has been a mystery for a long time. Have you listened to this one DS67? It sounds like the same room and mix as the 10/12 and 10/13 shows. That's what makes me think that it could be the last remnant of the lost 10/11 show. I guess we'll never know for sure. I hope more people listen to this one. It deserves a much higher ranking!
Morning Dew
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

They didn't play this song very much in 68. The last time they played this song before this show was 03/30. And they only played Dew in a few shows after this Avalon run. None of those versions compare to this one in recording quality, energy level or musicianship.The best of 68 by far and one of my favorite versions!