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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.
35
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.

Comments

Casey Jones
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Bouncy and fun, yes, but noteworthy for an ending that never lets up. They really knew how to end shows. Fantastic stuff
Sugar Magnolia
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Unbelievably energetic. Love Donna and Bob's orgasms near the end. Has to be heard
Truckin'
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Incandescent throughout, yes, but I'm especially fond of it for the sweet guitar rhythm jam at the end leading into "The Other One".
Here Comes Sunshine
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Beats Curtis Hixon, which gets #1 spot only because it's the most widely heard. This Winterland rendition is beautifully upful, flawlessly nailed in every way but just that bit more beauteous and transcendent than other versions.
The Wheel
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Stunningly, flawlessly executed. So much power and commitment and passion; so sweetly handled.
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