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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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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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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Just perfect. Significant for the first Feelin’ Groovy transition ever performed with China>Rider, the whole suite is played so beautifully and that transition has some of the most interesting ideas I’ve heard from a China Rider. Definitely a top 5 for me.
Eyes Of The World
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

If definitive was ever a word used to describe a song, this version would fit the bill by a long shot. Just a well rounded incredible sounding eyes that just warms your heart while taking your mind for a spin. Incredibly interplay that’s just damn near perfect. No bullshit here. Especially coming out of that Nobody’s fault but mine, feels like Dorothy landing in Oz after the tornado blasts her and Toto into this magical, magical land. “Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Comment accidentally posted twice but go listen to this version!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

If we’re talking about China>Rider as a whole this has got to be one of the most fluid sounding versions of this suite I’ve ever heard. Not a note missed, just sublime and powerful. I’m usually very picky when it comes to China>Rider but man this is great great version
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

A spellbinding fairy like Playin’. Fall 72 is a monumental year for these jam vehicles and Playin’ is no exception. This is an elegant version that will take you on a real journey, it just hits the brain just right. Mystical and esoteric in nature, the jam section is able to cover a lot of ground without really losing any focus whatsoever. An alchemical magic carpet ride of a Playin’. I highly suggest listening with all the lights off in your room to get the full effect of its awesomeness.
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