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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.
14
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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Eyes Of The World
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Phil er up with this version. How sweet Phil got his moment this fine show!
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 17, 1975
Winterland Arena

Unbelievably beautiful version!
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 24, 1976
Tower Theatre

This was my first bootleg of 76, this Franklin's might be the perfect version. Unreal playing by Jerry & co!!
Deal
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

This is the start of one of the best jamming sets you will ever hear. If there is a set with more energy than this one I look forward to hearing it!!!
Scarlet Begonias
July 18, 1976
Orpheum Theater

That they are, what a ripping show opener!!
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