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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
1
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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Comments

Truckin'
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

DAYUM. Jerry the Ripper just chopping heads off near the end there. No Mercy going into the Other One. Fascinating. Also What a drums segment! Do not miss out on that.
St. Stephen
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Hints of psychedelia all throughout this ripper. Never gets too crazy while still retaining a lot of power. The music plays the band and it's just great hearing the band being able to just flow in such an organic way. The jam before the last verse is pure bliss. Great standalone version.
Casey Jones
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

FenderShane great comment. Can't go wrong with the extra "band member" at all. Lovely interactive performance that has it all. Such an organic show.
Hard to Handle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

This particular performance has the same energy as the song Eye of The Tiger in the best way possible. No idea why my brain works like that but let me know if anyone else feels the same with this particular performance Lol. Kickass version that makes you feel like you're boxing ring fighting for your life as you come out triumphant. Love Bobby's guitar work on this, and oh Jerry..just a blistering barn burning solo. Bluesyyyyyyy
Me and Bobby McGee
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Great pick Carrion. Love that you can hear very clearly the new direction the band is taking here. I love how encouraging the crowd is on this one as well, little "woos" for a sharp Jerry lick here and there, solid solid version that goes into an all timer of a Hard to Handle.
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