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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

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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