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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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Eyes Of The World
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Legendary warp-speed jazz fusion jamming. Keith sounds like Herbie Hancock at times. I also dig how they revisit the "Stronger than Dirt" theme at the very end.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Whole band is absolutely ON FIRE, one of the hottest of Fall '73.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

The "last" version...well played
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Lots of lyrical flubs but ol' Jer makes up for it with some stunningly good playing...definitely dig
St. Stephen
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Excellent sandwich!
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