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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Effortlessly smooth transition...the boys show they mean business by starting off with this little number
9
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

All I can say is give it a spin...you won't regret it
10
Wharf Rat
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

Gotta hand it to Donna here...very fleshy jam to boot
11
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

Every time I think I've found my favorite, a new one makes me re-think...What do you think?
13
Terrapin Station
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

Inspired...Jerry sheds the light, Phil brings the thunder, Weir is ON, and the Devils direct masterfully

Comments

Row Jimmy
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

I think I mixed up the dates. 8/6/74 and 8/4/76 are both beyond epic, but I think my description on 8/6 version is more apt for THIS version. So laid back, yet non-stop hard-hitting exhilaration. Only the Dead...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Wavy GraVy of course is what I meant
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Worthy. Slow, sinister grooving' intro, Phil means business. This show might be the filthiest funkiest grungiest groovinest show from top-to-bottom the boys (and girl) ever did
Me and My Uncle
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Truly fun. I tried explaining the irony of the Stayin' Alive tease to my Russian roommate, to no avail. The teases throughout really are spectacularly fun. No better word. This show is pretty unbelievable, by the way. A romp, indeed.
Jack Straw
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Fair enough: My opinion is this: Jack Straw is a classic song and there are many beautiful shades to the song throughout the years, and as such there are many incredible versions to dig. Much love back. "We can share it..."