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Ramble On Rose
Oct. 24, 1971
Easttown Theatre

This is a clear and well delivered version of this song. Jerry's vocals are strong and Keith is adding some very nice honky-tonk piano!
4
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Feb. 4, 1969
The Music Box

Very solid bluesy show opener for what whould soon be a psychadelic explosion. Jerry's Gibson tone permiates your bones.
1
The Eleven
April 15, 1969
The Music Box

This is pure 69 psychadelic energy, at it's very best!
1
Truckin'
March 24, 1971
Winterland Arena

Crisp, clean and energetic. Bobby's guitar is up in the mix, and it was about 8 months before Keith's piano would step on his complex rythm work!
5
The Other One
March 24, 1971
Winterland Arena

This is another example of the fantastic, energetic, psyhadelic magic that the boys got, post Mickey and pre Keith!

Comments

Wharf Rat
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Bobby was laying down some nice, interesting, rhythm work on this one. The vocals are all spot on, as are so many of the 76 & 77 WRs. This deserves a higher spot.
Wharf Rat
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Jerry sets the tone of the song with a heartfelt lead guitar declaration, then bookends the piece with an ending solo that wraps up the sentiment of the song. His singing is equally emotional and Bobby and Donna's harmonies are as good as any that I've heard. It's interesting that this was at the Capital theater where the much lauded 1971 version was preformed. This is probably a better version, but the Dark Star sandwich with the beautiful jam have garnered a lot more attention. Both great for different reasons. This one should be right up there.
Candyman
June 7, 1977
Winterland Arena

This is great example of the 77 Dead. Crisp playing, spot on harmonies and a good mix. Jerry's playing and vocals are top notch.
Candyman
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Not the best mix, Billy's drums are just a little to loud and Bobby's guitar is almost inaudible, But, holy fuck, that solo!
Candyman
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

The boys are joined by a few New Riders members on this one. I think that's one of those guys playing lead guitar, it doesn't sound like Jerry, very tasty country twang. Otherwise, it's all acoustic. This is a superb version of Candyman.