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El Paso
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Blossoms and blooms like a shining red rose. I really love the energy for this show.
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Ship of Fools
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

1974 and Ship of Fools go together like peanut butter and jelly. Full of emotion. They're really giving their all in this.
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Big River
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Like the breaking of a dam, this just flows at a truly ferocious pace. Jerry is relentless in his playing, the second solo will knock your socks off.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Any '74 version of this tune is a treat. Incredibly lovely with great Keith lines. Billy sways.
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Jack Straw
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Definitive for its time. The soundcheck gave us a preview, here's the full thing. Solid version.

Comments

Drums -> Space
May 13, 1978
The Spectrum

Also lots of imagery of being around a Native powwow circle with the shaman playing the flute to protect and ward off evil entities.
Caution
Feb. 5, 1969
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

The cut is insanely brutal. I think if this did not have the cut right at the beginning this would be more regarded as one of the best of all time. What we do have is one of the most psychedelic and twist your subconscious swirling versions of all time. A demented lysergic carnival ride that shows the bands true free wheeling San Fransico energy on full display. Listen to the vocal interplay between the boys and Pigpen which is one of the coolest moments of their career. The guitar playing of Jerry is twisted and sends the listener spiraling down a whirlpool of chaotic energy. This right here is the reason why these guys were the kings of their scene. reminds me of Cream and Black Sabbath in terms of the heaviness and the way they jam this out. Absolutely a must listen even with the cut.
The Eleven
Feb. 5, 1969
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

Like burning white sage and cleansing evil entities from your mind, body, and soul. Smoking doesn’t even begin to describe it. A spiritual exercise that its own musical rosary, guarantees a cleansing. The ending jam goes from acid psych rock to inter dimensional blues really fast. The duel between Jerry and the rhythm devils will have you grinning ear to ear for days.
Row Jimmy
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

This one really moved me, groovy, powerful, and spiritual. Sailing into uncharted sea’s with endless optimism for the journey ahead. Beautiful stuff.
Brown Eyed Women
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Check out Bobby, high in the mix(as he should be) and laying down some beautiful chords that take this version from an average part of the set to an utterly sweet and tender rendition that leaves you smiling the whole way through.