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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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Comments

Big River
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Wailing solos on this one!!! Keith especially rockin'
Let It Rock
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

*ONLY* GD version played taboot!
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

The extended jams after "stronger than dirt" have some of their best interplay ever
Playin' In The Band
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

This Playin has an absolutely insane meltdown and the transition leading up to Wharf Rat is really sweet. Phil is outstanding as well...what a great version!
Scarlet Begonias
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

These first Scarlets are so effing tight and packed with energy!
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