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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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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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