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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
10
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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Bird Song
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

a unique version, and also one of the last 'til 1980
Bird Song
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

BEST BIRD SONG EVER!!!
Bird Song
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

A stunning masterpiece. This is the best version after Veneta.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 22, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Just heard this version today. Wow, check out the BOMBS Phil drops going into Rider!
Playin' In The Band
July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

I first heard this version on the 'So Many Roads' box set. About as experimental and downright scary as this band could get in the late '80s...
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