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St. Stephen
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

One of the definitive DS>SS>11 suites and it power rocks on its own. Young'uns: don't forget good '69...fear not and dive in!
5
Wharf Rat
April 14, 1971
Davis Gym, Bucknell University

Stretches further out than earlier ones, like the Birdsong before they seemed to find WR's deeper groove and go furthur with it. Result? Beeyootiful.
5
Sing Me Back Home
April 14, 1971
Davis Gym, Bucknell University

Saddle up heads, this is one of the nicest ones I know. Pre-Donna Jean, but the boys cover it with driving intensity and its nicely mixed for the era.
2
Bertha
April 14, 1971
Davis Gym, Bucknell University

Nailed it. Part of the great April run that coalesces the '71 sound. Killing 1st set with manageable mix and saturation issues.
4
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 12, 1971
Civic Arena

One of the tightest and best jams I've ever heard. Absolute magic. Goes straight into a killer Lovelight. This is an amazing show. Check it out.
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Comments

Mason's Children
Dec. 28, 1969
International Speedway

Extensive and exploring jam suggesting what might have come of this song had it stayed in rotation a bit longer.
Cumberland Blues
Dec. 28, 1969
International Speedway

A wild ride. Great fun.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 28, 1969
International Speedway

Can't see +31's comments, (beta glitch?) but I'm going to agree with Cuse15420: The hot youthful energy is packed so tight that China Cat just bursts at its seams. Then the Rider is full of exhuberence and passion. If you love '69 (and really, heads, really) then this is kick-assed version and all around epic show should really do it for you.
Turn On Your Love Light
June 14, 1969
Monterey Performing Arts Center

Listen to the whole show (in the right order cuz the Archive set order is screwy) and you'll get it. The whole thing is a Love Light Sandwich that climaxes so intensely you'll have to hose yourself down. Ohhhhhh, to have been there....
The Eleven
June 14, 1969
Monterey Performing Arts Center

High velocity and somehow ordering chaos like only the '69 Dead knew how to do. The whole show is just a blazing glory.
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