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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
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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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Sugar Magnolia
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

100 percent agree!
Scarlet Begonias
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

Favorite stand-alone! ultra-jazzy, gooey, melty goodness here!
Cassidy
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

the first ever!
Eyes Of The World
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Wonderful version, the best June '74 Eyes IMO. The proto-Slipknot that develops out of the post song jam is especially wicked, but the entire performance of the song is truly special in every way.
Eyes Of The World
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

One of Phil's finest moments, he just won't quit soloing. You can tell Jerry is trying to come in with the minor jam and Phil just shuts him down!
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