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The Eleven
Feb. 24, 1968
Kings Beach Bowl

RAGING. 'nuff said. Goes into 'Drums', then 'Alligator', and can be found on 'Dick's Picks Vol. 22'.
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Two Souls in Communion
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

C'mon, this is SURELY the definitive version?! Pigpen is so strong yet so poignantly vulnerable in this cut, with perfect fills from Jerry and Bill.
12
Morning Dew
Aug. 24, 1968
Shrine Auditorium

Intense stuff; brisk but heartfelt. Real acid rock. The venue people cut off the power at the end, but 'til then, it's still 7 great minutes.
37
Turn On Your Love Light
Jan. 26, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

I know Deadheads try to prove themselves by choosing more obscure versions, but the 'Live/Dead' version is EASILY in the Top 5 'Love Lights' ever.

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Truckin'
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

There is no version fiercer than this. The second the instrumental section begins, Jerry serves out lashings of guitar like we've done something wrong.
They Love Each Other
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

Feb. 26 gets the love, but this one (two nights later) sounds about the same, just with better solos. Joyous, superb. Puts a spring in my step every time.
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

My favourite version partly because its entrance, out of "Dark Star", is so insistent and urgent. The whole 19-minute jam takes no prisoners, and is consistently enthralling. Despite never letting up pace, it doesn't feel rushed or hurried, unlike some other versions; and so we're left with a piece of music that feels existentially desperate to communicate. Amazing.
Jack Straw
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

This one boasts a beautiful build-up before the song kicks in proper. Some lovely guitar work throughout
Dark Star
Oct. 24, 1971
Easttown Theatre

Gorgeous and underrated.
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