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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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Comments

Cryptical Envelopment
April 6, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Another hidden gem from 69. This whole show cooks!
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Feb. 15, 1969
Electric Factory

Good find Mr Peach! I don't know how I missed this one. I don't know how any 69 lover could have missed this one. Even though the early part of Jerry's into solo is cut off, It's probably the most fitting intro he's done on this song. Bobby's doing some nice rhythm work and TCs adding some appropriate organ parts on this one. This could be in my top 3 after 10/12/68, I'll have to re-listen to that one.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 2, 1971
Fillmore West

I don't think Phil was out of tune. I Think he was hitting, or trying out some odd notes, in the intro, then he got right back into his usual bass lines. If any thing, Jerry and Bobby where a little out of tune because they re-tuned right after this song. As for the song, I love the single kit- pre Keith and Jerry on Strat era. This one definitely fits that bill.
The Eleven
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Jerry was completely deconstructing the intro lead lines on this version. Then he transitions back to the more familiar arpigios that we know and love. This was Jerry doing Jerry Things! I love that!
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Enthusiastic energy and that fantastic Gibson tone, that Jerry was getting in this era, make for a an iconic psychedelic experience. I love the ending chord that Jerry lays down. This entire show is a mind blower!
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