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The Eleven
Feb. 2, 1969
Labor Temple

A-MAZING, tight as a f'ing drum version with Garica on his absoulte A-GAME. Totally epic, earth-scorching leads!!! MUST HEAR!!!!!
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The Eleven
Oct. 13, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

BETTER than 10/12!?
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Viola Lee Blues
Dec. 1, 1966
Studio demo

A lot more developed than most from '66
10
Viola Lee Blues
April 12, 1970
Fillmore West

Funkay!
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Viola Lee Blues
Sept. 3, 1967
Dance Hall

Really long, jazzier version that goes in a lot of directions- some fantastic interplay. Jerry hangs on the main riff at the end forever!
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Here Comes Sunshine
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

I favor this over 2/23/74 mainly because of Jerry's third solo - HOLY SHIT - a top 10 Jerry solo if there ever was one!
New Minglewood Blues
April 26, 1969
The Electric Theatre

Also, the 1st since 1966!
He Was A Friend of Mine
May 24, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

very emotive version, one of the very best
He Was A Friend of Mine
July 3, 1969
Reed's Ranch

very beautiful
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

Classic China>Rider, jam has a very elegant feel to it
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