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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
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Can't stop listening to this version. Gotta be one of my favorite China Cat's I've heard. You will not disappointed with this show!!!
He's Gone
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Absolutely amazing version, the vocal interplay is stellar and Keith is as dialed in as you will here. Outro into Truckin'is sweet!!
Shakedown Street
Jan. 15, 1979
Springfield Civic Center

Very tasty indeed. Thanks for the suggestion!!
He's Gone
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

Nice Indeed, thanks!
Pretty Peggy O
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

Another spectacular version!
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