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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.
14
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
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

It's a must listen. To start off a show like this is simply magical. Do yourself the favor and spin it now and enjoy!
Turn On Your Love Light
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

I was blown away how killer this version is after a mind blowing entire show. This is a must listen/love show!!
Shakedown Street
Oct. 25, 1979
New Haven Coliseum

Starts off pretty regular and then....blastoff into pure funk heaven. I've never heard a better version for sure. Most excellent pick!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Killer first set this is actually, one solid solid first set!!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Jerry just keeps building and building the jam during China into a fantastic intro jam Rider. Excellent choice!
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