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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

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 27, 1981
Uptown Theater

The Scarlet is very 'meh' to my ears, but the Fire definitely rocks.
Franklin's Tower
Oct. 19, 1981
Sports Palace

This is a good one!
Franklin's Tower
March 13, 1982
Reno Centennial Coliseum

Fuck yea!!! Amazing high energy version and nice set 2 overall.
Let It Grow
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Very strong; energetic yet patient playing with typical Garcia magic. Classic show.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Wow, wow, WOW!!!!!! Forget all the other spring '77 versions, this is IT. Jerry absolutely KILLS. Amazing! A must hear version, my new favorite.
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