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Dire Wolf
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

Nice early electric version. Always preferred this key for Dire Wolf compared to when they changed it in the later years. Just right. Nice version.
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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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Bird Song
Aug. 22, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Earthy version. I can feel tree roots entangle me that's how grounded this version feels to me. Has that undeniable magic that makes songs like Bird Song so special. This is a really natural flowing version that feels connected to the very core of our planet. It still amazes me how this gets overlooked by Veneta, but I digress. Stunning version.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Aug. 22, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Keith, Keith, Keith, Keith, Keith. It's all about Keith!
Next Time You See Me
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Really just a hot version. Gets me moving!!
Midnight Hour
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Impossible not to groove to this one. I love the keyboard interplay here, and Pig squeals and screams his big ol heart out. Impossible not to have a smile on your face when hearing the absolute authority Pigpen had at the time. Psychedelic Jerry solo too.
Cold Rain and Snow
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Awesome opener. Great energy with a incredibly solid groove. You can hear Mickey and Billy incredibly well on this as well. Phil actually steals the show for me as he really digs deep in the pocket and creates some really interesting rhythmic interplay between the rhythm devils. Do not neglect the 60s!
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