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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!
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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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Morning Dew
Oct. 22, 1967
Unknown

Agreed, across the board. Pigs contribution on this can't be understated. Bobby's adding a mellow, but audible, background to Jerry's aggressive attack. Energetic delivery by all on this one. I have somehow missed this one. A real 67 treasure, for sure.
Candyman
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Phil is really driving this one along at a perfect pace for this song. Strong vocals by Jerry and good harmonies by Bobby and Donna. I love the guitar embellishment that Jerry is doing between the vocals, toward the end of the song. Strat magic right here!
Dire Wolf
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

Slowing this song down makes it more of a pleading, country ballad. And appropriately, Jerry is getting a rich, twangy tone out of Wolf. This is a nice, unique version of Dire Wolf!
Althea
Nov. 4, 1979
Civic Center

This one's nice and slow, accentuating the lyrics, which Jerry delivers with strength and clarity. Brent adds some nice, spare piano work while Bobby is adding some haunting slide guitar and Phil and the drummers drive this along at just the right pace. And of course, Jerry was laying down some tasty solos, thanks to the 3 month old Tiger. This one could use some votes.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

You can hear the newly initiated Keith, finding his place in the solo pecking order. By this time Jerry was taking all of the major solos by himself. In time they would trade solos seamlessly. It's interesting to hear the very early days of Keith fitting in with the band. Phil is really driving this one along at a lively pace, every one else follows along nicely. Overall, this is a really good version of this song
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