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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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Candyman
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Forgot to mention. INSANE SOLO!!!!!!!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

I feel like I'm right there. Phil's bass just explodes during the main China Cat riff and at that moment you feel the intensity and power of the Grateful Dead. During the transition, things absolutely take off as you crash and bounce into deep sonic realms. It's alive!!!!!!!!!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

No main riff to bridge between China>Rider, BUT, hearing some organ and hearing the transition jammed out oh so subtly is a real treat. Nice version.
Bertha
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

When the coke was pure. Also what a fun and amazing Bertha. Jerry’s playing this show…my god.
Let It Grow
Feb. 28, 1981
Uptown Theater

Is the is really that low? Jerry is like a skittering June bug flying a million miles a second. Absolutely stunning phrasing and an incredible extended jam towards the end that transitions into a solid Deal. What a version. Needs much more love.
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