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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

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Europe 72' was just plain special!
The Wheel
June 29, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Simply stunning. Perfectly executed!!
Crazy Fingers
Sept. 30, 1976
Mershon Auditorium, OSU

Epic rendition. Long and dreamy!
Here Comes Sunshine
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Wow this is truly a spectacular version!
Estimated Prophet
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Phil is so heavy in this mix and he does not disappoint, what a scorching version!
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