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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

Loser
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

My current favorite Loser, this just hits all the marks for me personally. Emotive and full of unrelenting passion. Just perfect for me.
The Eleven
March 16, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Jerry shows his Latin influence on this one and what ends up happening is one of the most creative and endearing Eleven’s ever performed. Tasteful jamming with incredible rhythmic interplay that explores dark melodic themes. Just incredible. Such an underrated tune.
China Cat Sunflower
March 16, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Any Dark Star>China Cat pairing always will get an upvote from me. This particular pairing is transcendent and the true definition of psychedelia. Wonderful early version.
Dark Star
March 16, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

I am utterly floored by the lack of attention this glorious psychedelic suite of music has. This Dark Star takes off at warp speed and flies with multi colored wings. Explores new possibilities.
Playin' In The Band
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

This is exactly what I’d imagine an alien abduction to sound like. Tickles my ears just right. Hyperspace traversing that reaches the outer edges of the universe and shows mankind the wonders of extraterrestrial technology. I personally adore this galactic entity and the brain melting insanity the aliens subject our poor minds to. 4th dimensional jamming!
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