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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 15, 1969
Lanai Theater

Bouncy as it is lysergic. Unique phrasing from Jerry. Everybody’s vocals are on. The Rider is some pure country fried jamming if I’ve ever heard it.
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Turn On Your Love Light
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

This is The Dead at peak performance level. Cataclysmic version. Everyone is ON. Explorative and not a beat missed. Easily top 5 of 69.
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Dire Wolf
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

Nice early electric version. Always preferred this key for Dire Wolf compared to when they changed it in the later years. Just right. Nice version.
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Next Time You See Me
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

Takes you right to Chicago. Jerry’s playing emulates the blues greats. Hard rocking version that reminds me of a Junior Wells cut. Highly recommend.
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High Time
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

Haunting organ playing. Crystalline and psychedelic early version that feels very spacey. Great vocal delivery.
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Scarlet Begonias
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Jerry had his reverb dialed in here. Possibly the most underrated show of 74. Absolutely incredible rendition that’s right up there with the best of the early versions.
Deal
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Keith is feeling very confident this show and it truly makes all the difference. Listen for the subtle interplay between him and the rest of the band on this and how it influences the song in a lot of uniquely cool ways.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

You can hear Keith really well on this. Not a really a huge fan of this particular tune but this a super solid opener!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Kickass archaic version. They’re really out here casting spells in 1974. Funky drums akin to 6/16/ later on in a few weeks, but this one has more ferocity and urgency that I really love about this era of China>Riders. Brilliant soloing from Jerry as the band kicks it into high gear. Hard rocking soaring version that I’d highly recommend. Underrated show.
Jack A Roe
Nov. 20, 1978
Cleveland Music Hall

Gladed you enjoyed Danny! I'm with you 100%. Jack a Roe has always been a real favorite of mine and hearing some more 78 renditions would've been the real cherry on top. I love 5/6/81 Jack a Roe for some crazy Jerry licks!
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