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Candyman
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

This really nice early Candy Man. This one is after Truckin. The first two are sound checks, I think.
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Uncle John's Band
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

This is one of the better acoustic versions of this song. The sound quality isn't the best but the performance is spot on.
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Loser
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

This is a tragically overlooked version. Bobby's guitar is loud and proud. Jerry's Strat playing was as clean and twangy as it got on this song.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 7, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

The forth live performance of these 2 songs put together. It starts out a little rough, then it evolves into a well paced and played China Rider.
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Cryptical Envelopment
Aug. 22, 1968
Fillmore West

Energized, Phil drivin Cryptical, longer then its song mate tO1.
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Comments

Wharf Rat
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

I I agree Crow, 76 was a transition year. They where getting tighter and more imaginative as well as refining their vocal parts; this Warf Rat is a great example Keith was adding more textures to the songs and Jerry was playing with precision and emotion. If there was a board recording of this WR, I think it would be kind of legendary.
Candyman
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

This was an extra groovy version from an extra groovy show, Ernie. The SirMick version is low in crowd noise, but just enough to feel the energy of that show.
The Other One
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

Early 69, the boys where still committed to psychedelic excellence and they where playing with youthful energy. This Cryptical - Other One sandwich is one of the best examples of that.
Scarlet Begonias
July 18, 1976
Orpheum Theater

This is so tight and well recorded that it sounds almost like a studio recording. At about 5 minutes in they simultaneously drop the volume. Then at about 7 minutes they are back to full volume and Jerry takes us on a tasty lead guitar adventure. 1976 had some gems, for sure. this is one of them.
Caution
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

Phil really drives this thing along with his walking bass lines. This isn't a vocal masterpiece but it's high energy and exiting, as is this whole show.
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