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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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Samson and Delilah
April 26, 1977
Capitol Theater

Keith really shines on this energetc Samson!
Jack Straw
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

Easily a top 10 version. Brent adds nice harmonies on this one.
Stella Blue
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

Very good early Brent version. All Stella fans should listen to this one.
Dark Star
Jan. 17, 1970
Oregon State University

You can tell the boys are really expanding their soundscape tool box on this version. At about 5:40 the go completely silent, then they build an improvisational soundscape that goes through a variety of melodies and moods. This one deserves more ears.
The Eleven
Jan. 17, 1970
Oregon State University

As DS67 inferred, you can hear how the relentless energy of the primal era, 67 - 69, is transitioning into the more thoughtful and complex soundscapes that where just starting to manifest. This was just a few weeks before the drug bust and T.Cs departure. This is kind of the last vestige of the "Primal Dead" era!
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