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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!?
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

Here Comes Sunshine
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

BEST VERSION WITHOUT A DOUBT
Weather Report Suite
July 29, 1974
Capitol Center

LOVE this version, Garcia is as melodic and inventive as I've ever heard him!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Some serious GOO here
Dark Star
Feb. 22, 1969
Dream Bowl

Nice!Possibly my favorite of '69
Dark Star
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Ultra-jazzy intro jam before the verses. Some of the best band interplay ever!
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