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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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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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Loser
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Top 10 show for me. Locked in is an understatement. The feeling of knowing everybody’s little idiosyncrasies and feeding into that is a feeling that persists this entire show, such great pure energy, the band sounds happy and can do whatever the hell they want. They're ALL on. This Loser is beautiful and haunting, a mellow phenomenal groove.
Morning Dew
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Carrion sometimes I think we have the same brain when it comes to the Dead. I also have disregarded this show for a while only to realize how much energy it’s packed with and how creative this set actually is. I don’t know why I ignored it or didn’t give it a chance for so long, maybe because of all the high praise I hear, but after a listening session not too long ago this show quickly rose up in best ever. Phenomenal Morning Dew.
To Lay Me Down
Oct. 18, 1980
Saenger Performing Arts Center

Moving and cathartic. Super underrated and deserves more love for its healing qualities alone.
China Doll
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Was thinking about this particular version a lot today. I didn’t even realize it was the top version. It deserves it. It takes you to a really comforting place if you’re in need of some healing. Heavy and beautiful. Like crystals in a cavern.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Flawless, enchanting and witchy China>Rider. My personal favorite version. Tranquil yet holds a lot of power. Will instantly put you in a trance, further evidence that magic really does exist. Coming out of a Chimera of a Dark Star, this spellbinding version takes you places you'd never thought you'd be able to go before. Inspiring and timeless, the entire Dark Star>China>Rider feels like a seance. Just perfect.
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