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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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Good Lovin'
May 19, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

I think this was the first time they performed this song, from what I can tell from the archive. It's probably the closest to punk rock that these guys have ever been, fast and furious. Good early recording too, as is this whole concert.
Black Peter
June 27, 1985
SPAC

I agree, Jerry's vocals are strong and emotive, on this one. Brent's organ work is stellar, as well.
To Lay Me Down
Oct. 25, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

It was hard to hear this performance because of the crowd noise, on all the sources that I listened to. I can tell that this is a heart felt rendition, though. All the late 1980 versions are lovely, with Brent's harmonies and piano work, a year onto his tenure with the boys.
Row Jimmy
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

This is a very significant version of Row Jimmy. I'm pretty sure that's Bobby taking the slide solo at about 5 minutes in. It's on the right channel, and you can hear Jerry laying back on the right channel. Brent provides nice harmonies and electric piano to this one. The whole thing is crisp and clean. Good find Dead Lawyer.
Dark Star
Oct. 20, 1968
Greek Theatre - University of California

I love the late 68 Dark Stars. They where still playing around with the structure of the song. The drums where still absent at that time, and they hadn't explored longer experimental jamming yet. But they had come a long way since the, even shorter, early 68, Dark Stars. This one is perky and tight. I like Jerry's melodic choices during his solos.
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