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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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Turn On Your Love Light
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

This is The Dead at peak performance level. Cataclysmic version. Everyone is ON. Explorative and not a beat missed. Easily top 5 of 69.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

What a stunner. I can take or leave a Feelin’ Groovy Jam between a China Rider as I find that a lot of these early versions without it feel so incredibly free. Jerry is an absolute madman on this. Beautiful melodic lead playing and beautiful psychic instinct from the band the entire jam. A favorite for sure.
Sugaree
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

The gold standard. Jerry weaves beautiful webs of sound and harmony all throughout this song. 5/22/77 continues to be my favorite show of 77.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 12, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

A tranquil and beautiful version. Like watching the sunset into dusk into a long hot summer night where fireflies wander and the stars seem endless in sight and dance in perfect harmony with each other. Check out Keith near the end. Stunning 73 version.
Row Jimmy
Sept. 12, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

I am not a huge Row Jimmy fan *collective gasp* yet this version is very captivating. So mellow and sends you gently downstream. Sung beautifully and the song takes over the band. Nice Keith fills as well.
Jack Straw
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

^1000% agree. I prefer this from the album version. You really cannot go wrong with either or, but I love this version for its urgency and gradient landscapes this version is able to portray. What a special night.
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