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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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Jack Straw
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

These early 70s Jack Straws have so much Charm. Silky smooth rendition full of grace and wonderful joyous interplay. Surprised this isn’t here yet.
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Eyes Of The World
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

An introspective disco groove that feels massive in scale. The boys were on tonight, deeply listening to each and every move as they slowly and surely melt into the music, leading into some truly enlightening moments.
Around and Around
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Super cool version that flips you on your head once that classic Rock n Roll rhythm comes in and knocks your socks off. Eyes>The Wheel>Wharf Rat>Around and Around will be on repeat till time runs its course. The story tells itself.
Truckin'
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

Where has this one been hiding? If you read this, check out the absolute abstract and mind shattering jams that follow into Morning Dew. The Nobody's jam is pure nastiness, exploring incredible blues themes with Keith chromatically exploring the keyboard. Exploding gradients of color coming right at you at super sonic speeds before landing gently into utter tranquility. Wow. '72 continues to surprise me.
Box of Rain
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

I usually skip this tune, but this version made me turn my head. The Looks like Rain preceding this creates a beautiful suite of music evoking the calming serenity of rain drops falling from the sky. Beautiful version.
Beat it on Down The Line
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

A little slower in tempo than others but has a deep locked in groove that’s hard to replicate. A beautiful Yin to Loose Lucy’s Yang, especially switching from Jerry’s Vocals to hearing Bobby’s in the next tune.
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