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The Eleven
June 21, 1969
Fillmore East

Stupidly heavy, shades of early heavy metal on this one. Incredible controlled chaos that explores so much. A very tight version.
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St. Stephen
June 21, 1969
Fillmore East

Phil joyously expresses himself on this. A gun shot is heard on this one signaling a jam, and the William Tell Bridge is really well played. Excellent
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Space
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Sandwiched between Truckin’ and Eyes, this jam takes me to checkerboard floors and red curtains. Deserves its own place. Unique Jerry lines.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
June 20, 1974
The Omni

I adore any version of this tune. This one is particularly joyful and full of life.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 15, 1969
Lanai Theater

Bouncy as it is lysergic. Unique phrasing from Jerry. Everybody’s vocals are on. The Rider is some pure country fried jamming if I’ve ever heard it.
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Here Comes Sunshine
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Almost gets to tiger levels of crazy. Very powerful version that could genuinely go on and on forever and I wouldn’t be mad. A true dreamscape.
Me and My Uncle
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

This needs to be listened to. This is pure psychedelic cowboy music that puts you right in the story. One of my new favorite versions. Just perfect.
Around and Around
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Stay cool with this one, temperatures reach higher than average and might melt your face off.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

The transition jam is some truly heavy stuff. Like being pulled into an event horizon through the sheer gravitational force of it. I used to dismiss this version but upon returning to it, is one of the most unique versions out there. Jerry is the de facto leader of this jam as well. Captain trips isn’t a title that’s easily obtained, yet here he shows us exactly why he’s called that.
Feel Like A Stranger
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

Just completely flows. The entire band is on, but specially for the era, I gotta give Jerry his flowers. He absolutely takes over, taking this song to higher peaks. Neon jamming. Absolutely awesome. The 80s has some amazing moments. Also have been digging 11/30/80 as of late.
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