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Here Comes Sunshine
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

Here Comes Sunshine>China Cat>Rider!! The transition into China Cat is seamless. How was this not a regular trio???
13
Sugar Magnolia
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

High energy ender here. Quite enjoyable!
20
I Know You Rider
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

The Other One-> Spanish Jam-> I Know You Rider. The Spanish Jam has China Cat teases. Really interesting 2nd set here!
12
Greatest Story Ever Told
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

A barnburner version here after a sweet Here Comes Sunshine!
20
Around and Around
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

My goodness is this an amped up version. Not typically a fan, but this version rips!

Comments

Viola Lee Blues
Dec. 1, 1966
Studio demo

Absolute monster early version.
Let It Grow
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

The beginning of this song is pure disco beats. Never heard that until now, what a powerhouse version...
To Lay Me Down
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

This version is absolutely breath taking, should be near the top of the list..
St. Stephen
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

I'm gonna have to agree with this vote as top notch. In a show I definitely feel is good but not great the vibe of this version is awesome. Broke the tape listening to this version way back when!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

35th anniversary of this legendary show today. Spun the Scarlet>Fire and enjoyed it, not sure if it's #1 though. I personally prefer 05-17-77 better but that's IMO. Beautiful still though 35yrs and counting!!