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Big River
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Like the breaking of a dam, this just flows at a truly ferocious pace. Jerry is relentless in his playing, the second solo will knock your socks off.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Any '74 version of this tune is a treat. Incredibly lovely with great Keith lines. Billy sways.
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Jack Straw
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Definitive for its time. The soundcheck gave us a preview, here's the full thing. Solid version.
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Mexicali Blues
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Just a damn near perfect performance. Shocked not to see this one submitted. One of MANY highlights from this show.
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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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Comments

Cassidy
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

This version has grown a lot on me. Jerry’s playing is superbly unique and ferocious especially towards the end. The whole band is just completely locked in, a time where the music plays the band and I feel that they really embodied “Cassidy” An overall powerful and passionate version.
Spanish Jam
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

This is heady!! Phil and Bill have a really beautiful conversation during this jam. The whole band is just on, an inverse Dark Star if you will. Super super interesting themes here! Very powerful and spiritual. 73 really laid the foundation for 74 in so many unique ways. 73 is a super psychedelic year for the boys.
Dark Star
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Phil and Bill What a jam
Playin' In The Band
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry takes the lead during the jam and he does not disappoint. Really explosive playing with ever changing psychedelic and explorative musicianship. Jerry’s en fuego, seriously, killer licks on this one.
Dire Wolf
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

Peak dead. A perfect rendition.
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