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Next Time You See Me
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

Takes you right to Chicago. Jerry’s playing emulates the blues greats. Hard rocking version that reminds me of a Junior Wells cut. Highly recommend.
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High Time
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

Haunting organ playing. Crystalline and psychedelic early version that feels very spacey. Great vocal delivery.
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Me and My Uncle
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Very nice solo from Jerry. Phil is all over this as well, some great melodic bass playing that compliments the song very well.
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Jack Straw
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

These early 70s Jack Straws have so much Charm. Silky smooth rendition full of grace and wonderful joyous interplay. Surprised this isn’t here yet.
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Mexicali Blues
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

“It’s polka time!” Shouts Bobby at the beginning of this one! Honored to submit this one. Absolute rager from an underrated show.
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Spanish Jam
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

Olé!
Mexicali Blues
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Not usually a fan of this tune, but this really caught my attention. Genuinely the most Polka version I’ve heard in a while and MAN are they feeling it. You can hear right off the bat that even the band knows how good this is. Awesome.
Wharf Rat
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Man this shines, what an ethereal rendition with a very beautiful ending jam. He’s Gone>The Other One>Me and Bobby McGee>The Other One>Wharf Rat is a section of music not to be missed by any stretch of the imagination.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

So good my comment posted twice
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

For 30 minutes, the band creates some of the most hauntingly intimate moments of musical inspiration I’ve ever heard. Never lets up, Bobby is going absolutely HAM on the rhythm, almost teasing Let it Grow around the 8 minute mark, and Jerry embarks on a spiritual journey that leads the band to Nirvana. Incredible.
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