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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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Dark Star
June 7, 1969
Fillmore West

agreed, one of the better '69 Stars. Is there really a bad one from that year?!
Dark Star
Oct. 25, 1969
Winterland Arena

sublime tighten up jam! a recent '69 favorite for me.
Dark Star
Sept. 2, 1968
Betty Nelson's Organic Raspberry Farm

a seed compared to '69 and beyond, but still one of the very best '68 versions. a favorite.
Morning Dew
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

may be the best Dew of '73...outrageous peaks!
Morning Dew
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

I'd put my vote in for it! My favorite Dew!!!!
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