Esoteric Jeff  (10/21/2026 12:52:29 PM)

Properly, these should be heard as "bonus" tracks to the magnificent 4/17/69 St. Louis show, but these are notable for one distinct reason: They are SOUNDCHECK recordings, put to tape during the early run of shows the band was recording for LIVE/DEAD. The Eleven is an extended jam - clearly they were trying to perfect the arrangement they would finally nail live three days later for LIVE/DEAD - whereas Dupree is a fascinating early electric arrangement.

   Scott B  (10/8/2026 10:28:26 PM)

2 songs we don’t hear enough