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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
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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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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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Caution
March 22, 1972
Academy of Music

I’m floored. A relentless jammed out roaring psychedelic wonder. 72 was such a creative peak. You cannot beat this. Gets hellish and apocalyptic at the end with some of the most interlocked and tight playing I’ve ever heard from the band. Highly recommend and deserves far more upvotes. Like descending into the underworld and emerging from the destruction like a Phoenix from the ashes. That ending jam is like a sunny blue sky after days of rain and you’re able to catch the sun right before it sets. This is why I love the Dead.
Playin' In The Band
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

Call me crazy, but I genuinely prefer these shorter versions from the 20-40 minute monsters that this lovely song is known for. I adore the jammed out spacey versions, but there’s something about these early versions of the song that have such character and originality. Maybe it’s because they’re synthesizing the main ideas for the song right on the spot, but they’re packed with such energy and wastes no time saying what they want to say. Brilliant cosmic attacks. A key turning point in the evolution of this sonic exploration. Shooting stars.
Turn On Your Love Light
March 25, 1972
Academy of Music

Where has this been hiding all this time? Some funky and creative rhythmic lines from Bobby make the first jam. Pigpen is a man possessed. Imagine the band if Pipgpen were healthy post Europe 72? Imagine the fall 72 Lovelight jams and Good Lovin’s. Enough of the daydreams, this version is guaranteed to have you stomping your feet in no time. Funky and full of power. The jams are where it’s at. Get ready for a locomotive journey. Pigpen feels good ladies and gentlemen and we all reap the benefits of such a momentous occasion.
The Other One
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

Not as bad of a Cryptical as some may say. Sloppy? Yes. Forgets the words? You bet, but does it sound horrible? Far from it. If you used a Geiger Counter on this it’s numbers would be off the charts. Area 51 jamming that takes you deep. Super cool version from an already great year.
Eyes Of The World
March 29, 1984
Marin County Veterans Auditorium

Came across this show randomly, and definitely not bad for 84 by any means! Cool ideas from Jerry, definitely not perfect but I love that they actually let some unique creative ideas fly out and soar and let it all hang loose.
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