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Big Boss Man
Aug. 4, 1971
Terminal Island Correctional Facility

Great jam section in this one
2
Next Time You See Me
Aug. 4, 1971
Terminal Island Correctional Facility

the boys killed this one during their visit to prison
2
Truckin'
Aug. 4, 1971
Terminal Island Correctional Facility

Show opener that goes some interesting places in the jamming section
1
Jack Straw
Dec. 4, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

This one floats. Great sound for the early Jack Straw, I dig it.
4
Sugaree
Dec. 4, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Nice '71 version with signs of what's to come in later years with Sugaree
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower
Feb. 23, 1968
Kings Beach Bowl

Crazy to see this song as a different kind of jamming vehicle in early '68, the transition into The Eleven is sublime
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

I think the slower encore after this monster of a second set and barn-burner ending makes perfect sense. I'm sure this was more than well received at the time as it sounds beautiful 46 years later
Sugar Magnolia
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

WOW this version absolutely smokes. And for a song with lots of smoking versions, this one stands above many. Easily one of the best versions I've ever heard
Morning Dew
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

I think I can safely say that this version goes on my Morning Dew Mount Rushmore with 5/26/72, 5/8/77, and 9/18/87. Absolutely incredible all the way through. And I do agree with that comment about '74 Dews. Wonderful year.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Everyone's here to comment on the > section, but this I Know You Rider has to be one of (if not THE) best!
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