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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

Pretty Peggy O
June 29, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Sir it is :) 76' just doesn't get the recognition it deserves. This show hangs with the best of any year I agree!
Pretty Peggy O
June 29, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

I so thoroughly enjoyed this version. One of my favorite shows from my hometown to boot!
Tennessee Jed
June 29, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

What a fantastic opener to the show!
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Smoking smoking smoking version. Can't get enough of this version!
Dancin' in the Streets
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

One of the most experimental versions you will hear. Absolutely heady!!
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