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Big River
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

High energy opener to an epic 2nd set that is hot!! Jerry is ripping and the band is super tight this night!
10
China Cat Sunflower
Jan. 17, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

First time China Cat Sunflower. Actually a 4:49 Dark Star>China Cat >The Eleven (1st time also) . Very experimental and rocking version.
15
The Same Thing
Nov. 19, 1966
Fillmore Auditorium

Epic 11:09 Version. IMO one of Pigpen's best efforts of any song, Starts off slow and haunting building into a monster jam!
8
Cream Puff War
May 19, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

Absolutely rockin version. Shame this did not last longer in the dead playlist.
8
Viola Lee Blues
May 19, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

Early version just keeps building and building, the jam at the end is amazing!!!
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Smoker version here, quite enjoyable
Tennessee Jed
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

My 11yr old requests this version on a regular basis and sings it which would make Jerry smile if he is listening
Pretty Peggy O
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

A real beauty, can't believe today is the first time hearing this, thank you for the lead
Sugaree
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Show opener for my 7th birthday. Smoking start to the night with this dandy..
Not Fade Away
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

One of the best intro jams I've ever heard for NFA
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