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8
The Other One
Dec. 10, 1972
Winterland Arena

If Picasso's 'Guernica' had a small cut in it it would still be a masterpiece. This TOO has a bad cut in the recording but is still a masterpiece. A+
5
Morning Dew
May 29, 1969
Robertson Gym, U.C.S.B.

This is heady but it's now believed to have occurred on 5-11-69 in San Diego.
6
Morning Dew
May 11, 1969
Aztec Bowl, San Diego State U.

A highly edited but well-worth-your-time video of this kickass performance is now up on youtube.
10
Brokedown Palace
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

Jerry's singing and electrified Keith make this one heady.
11
Eyes Of The World
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

Plenty happening on this one to warrant a listen. Nice segue into 'Drums'.

Comments

Jack Straw
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Never heard this one played like this. Yeah, in that last verse it's like their massaging the song--super stuff!
Mind Left Body Jam
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

Very nice. DP 19.
Eyes Of The World
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

One of my all-time favorites. This thing comes out of a very good 'EP' (for just the second time ever, I believe). The intro portion is gorgeous. Jerry just brimming with ideas. His tone is Siren-like. Jerry's solo after the first verse is so expressive and coherent that it is nothing short of a narrative. His second solo is very good, too. After the final verse, the song then disintegrates into a delicate, shimmering pile of crystal chimes as it transitions into ‘Wharf Rat’. This could be the most underrated ‘Eyes’ on these pages.
Morning Dew
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Keith and Jerry make this thing happen. Keith was ON this night!
Morning Dew
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

Awesome stuff!!! Beautiful segue out of DS, with plenty of dramatic nuance, like all big-time Dews from '72-'74. In particular, this Dew features some of Jerry's most poignant soloing on this tune from this ('72-'74) era.