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The Eleven
April 22, 1969
The Ark

Heavy and Fast
25
The Eleven
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Really tight, melodic jams. Nice Jerry/Phil duet.
6
The Eleven
Feb. 5, 1969
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

Wild Garica/Drums battle during a rare transition into Caution
30
The Eleven
Oct. 20, 1968
Greek Theatre - University of California

Warp speed version as tight as they come
11
The Eleven
Feb. 21, 1969
Dream Bowl

The longest and best IMO. Absolutely incredible heavy-metal shredding from Jerry!! And the transition into Lovelight is damn-near perfect.
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Comments

Dark Star
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

The pre-verse jams in this version are awesome, constantly shifting in mood and direction, with Billy the Engineer driving the train. Garcia is also very jazzy and bubbly, and takes the jam to some intense heights. The post-verse meltdown is pretty insane, too, and there's an unusual, almost funky segue into Truckin'. Overall, this one easily rivals my favorite spring '73 Dark Star, 3/28.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Very smooth
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Absolute GOO. In my top 10 China>Riders, no doubt.
Let It Grow
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Definitely the best LIG with the horns, and one of my all-time favorite versions.
Let It Grow
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

An intense performance from a very underrated show...I wish this was in better sound quality!
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