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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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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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The Other One
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

HUGE. Never ending peaks. Check it out NOW! “The American version of the Japanese film The Magnificent Seven, The Grateful Dead!”
Shakedown Street
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Very very solid version, it’s not the most barn burning jam you’ve ever heard but that’s why I love it. Everything about this performance is subtle but they build up this very incredibly energy and they really keep it going. The music is really playing the band in this and it’s infectious. Jerry is also really really in the pocket and I love it, his slightly behind the beat soloing was so interesting and delightful to hear, he really played around with his rhythm which led to a lot of funky and unique motifs. The entire performance was overall a very hypnotic and groovy experience. Lovely version that deserves much much more love.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

Jerry is breathing fire and the band is fueling that fire. A truly rare and powerful performance. Stop whatever you’re doing and go listen, there are really no words to describe the utter beauty and ferocity in this performance. Truly an all timer version of this song. 79 man
Jack Straw
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Great version
Good Lovin'
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

16:07 Jerry teases “Tequila” This alone makes this the best Good Lovin ever played. All jokes(not joking)aside, for 20 minutes of full on bluesy jammy psychedelia it doesn’t feel bloated at all. Flows very nicely and feels very organic, near the end jerry just blossoms and completely obliterates everyone in his path. Feels like an Acid Test, and honestly the earlier part of the jams genuinely reminded me of the late great Ray Charles. Check out Billy doing some classic RnB fills near the 3 minute mark. They don’t lose any footing here and this is one of the finest of Europe 72
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