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2
Me and My Uncle
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Very nice solo from Jerry. Phil is all over this as well, some great melodic bass playing that compliments the song very well.
3
Jack Straw
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

These early 70s Jack Straws have so much Charm. Silky smooth rendition full of grace and wonderful joyous interplay. Surprised this isn’t here yet.
1
Mexicali Blues
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

“It’s polka time!” Shouts Bobby at the beginning of this one! Honored to submit this one. Absolute rager from an underrated show.
2
Candyman
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Passionate and poignant. Fantastic Fall 72 version.
1
Black Peter
Oct. 18, 1980
Saenger Performing Arts Center

Stunning organ parts that take the song to a different level. Feels like I'm going down a lazy river without a care in the world.

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Giddy up is right, one of the most powerful, jammed out, bluesy performances of this song I’ve ever heard. Saddle up and catch them if you can. Gallops along with some incredibly deep interplay that’ll leave you speechless. Fantastic bluesy expression from Jerry that adds so much to this version, he had something on his mind that only the transition jam could be a vehicle for. Taken to infinity and back again. Might be my favorite of 74. Phil purs like the Cheshire Cat with his warm fuzzy bass sound as well. Some of the most top of the line psychedelic bluesy cowboy jamming you’ll find around these parts. Will be listening over and over again. Could really go anywhere it wanted.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Had to come here again to praise this incredible piece of music. One of the most well played China->Riders I’ve ever heard. I adore Jerry’s playing on this one. There are some wailing licks during the transition into Rider that really make this one for me. The band is taking the song wherever it wants to go. Really great rendition.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Donna is awesome on this. Transitions right into Bertha so seamlessly. Great version.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Incredibly intense. Not your entry level Playin’. One of the most densely packed jams you’ll hear in a year of already great Playin’s. This one is powerful, spiritual, and takes you through space and the ever expanding cosmos. Cataclysmic and free. Erupting with energy and reaches the very edge of the universe. one of the best I’ve ever heard. A very unique standout version that quickly became a new favorite that I’m going to listen to over, and over again. One of my all time favorite shows.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Hidden gem for sure. During Jerry’s solo I think I hear Jerry quote the chorus of “Patches” by Clarence Carter. I know it’s a similar melody so if anyone else has heard it somewhere else please let me know! Really tight version that’s genuinely up there with the best of 72. Great show.