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Promised Land
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Great second set version after a 45 minute jam and emotive China Doll.
11
Easy Wind
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Major screw-up of the lyrics here, Pig tries to make up for it and then Jerry just steals the show. I can dig.
5
Me and My Uncle
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Great transition out of Mama Tried! Real cool little western pair in the middle of a fantastic first set
3
Mama Tried
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Awesome Mama Tried > Me & My Uncle
2
Alligator
April 21, 1969
The Ark

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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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