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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!!!!!
16
The Eleven
Oct. 13, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

BETTER than 10/12!?
19
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!
36
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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Comments

Caution
June 14, 1968
Fillmore East

you and me both!!!!! definitely agree, also I believe this one is the longest, no?
Dark Star
June 14, 1969
Monterey Performing Arts Center

Unique Star...sometimes short and to the point is better!
Dark Star
April 22, 1969
The Ark

huge intro, only gets better from there!
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

yes! a bit rough, but i really dig this early version a lot
Sugar Magnolia
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

gnarly transition!
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