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19
The Eleven
April 22, 1969
The Ark

Heavy and Fast
25
The Eleven
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Really tight, melodic jams. Nice Jerry/Phil duet.
6
The Eleven
Feb. 5, 1969
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

Wild Garica/Drums battle during a rare transition into Caution
30
The Eleven
Oct. 20, 1968
Greek Theatre - University of California

Warp speed version as tight as they come
11
The Eleven
Feb. 21, 1969
Dream Bowl

The longest and best IMO. Absolutely incredible heavy-metal shredding from Jerry!! And the transition into Lovelight is damn-near perfect.

Comments

Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

I revisited this one recently, and I should add that Garcia plays some of the most viciously fluid runs I've ever heard on this song. Should be ranked higher, it's an A+ version for sure.
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Been a favorite ever since I first heard Dick's Picks, vol. 11
Eyes Of The World
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Agreed on all points. A unique, almost minimalistic version but so perfect at the same time. Also major points for filling the rare encore slot.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Unique version, but the sound of this AUD is what really blows me away...one of the best this side of 8/6/71.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Love this one!