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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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Dark Star
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Happy Anniversary to this astounding Dark Star. My personal favorite of all time, and one of the finest displays of this bands jamming abilities I’ve ever heard to this day. Goes there and back again, and then some. A dark jazzy ride that goes into some dark spaces and fires right back into the cosmos like a Phoenix. Give this version some more love and give it a spin today!
The Other One
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

WARNING:High contents of cosmic lysergic ooze present in this recording. Probably one of the most acidic The Other One’s I’ve ever heard, this just slays me every time I hear it. A DNA dissolving molecular monster that goes DEEP. Love the Keith and Jerry interplay on this so much. From the depths of the void, to Dark Star territories, to static sound, to Olympic jazz workouts. This has it all. Not for the faint of heart, but if you’re willing, it’s worth it. Lots of deep space on this one.
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!
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