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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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Comments

Jack Straw
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

^1000% agree. I prefer this from the album version. You really cannot go wrong with either or, but I love this version for its urgency and gradient landscapes this version is able to portray. What a special night.
Ramble On Rose
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Acid drenched in the best way
One More Saturday Night
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Jerry's tone is particularly haunting this night. This version is dripping with lysergic ooze.
Big River
Sept. 12, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

This one swings!! Hear Wolf howl..
Promised Land
May 3, 1977
The Palladium

Phrasing Phrasing Phrasing
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