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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

Another killer version, even with the cut in the tape this one never ceased to please!!!
6
Ramble On Rose
Oct. 19, 1971
Northrop Auditorium, U. of Minn.

First time played on Keiths first night. Very raw and experimental but still absolutely rockin!!
12
Jack Straw
Oct. 19, 1971
Northrop Auditorium, U. of Minn.

Keith's first night playing with the boys, first time version is as good as it ever was. 6 first time versions on Keith's first night, wow!!
4
Truckin'
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

Incredible verrsion of one of the best shows of 71'. They were so relaxed you can tell they were having fun this night!
6
El Paso
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

One of the cooler versions I've heard, the tempo is way different than any other version I've heard. Worth a listen!

Comments

Chinatown Shuffle
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Amen to this choice!! Pigpen really shines this night, gotta be one of his best overall performances I can think of!!!
Here Comes Sunshine
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

I listened to this show again and this version is tremendous, possibly my new favorite version. Gotta give this one a spin!!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Amen is this show hot. Listened to this tonight and hit replay on Here Comes Sunshine on this numerous times!!
Might As Well
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

Great version. Donna was quite energized!
Might As Well
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

I read on archive the promoters were worried the stands were literally going to collapse when they started the show the crowd was going so nuts :)