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9
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Blissful, otherworldly, mellow (but intense) transition...why wasn't this on the Dick's Picks?!?!
18
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 9, 1974
Alexandra Palace

constantly shifting gears from firey to spacy, hardly lets up for full 23 mins. A surprising gem from Euro '74!
4
Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 20, 1974
Palais Des Sports

A unique, interesting version due to the "china white". Has an almost country flavor with what sounds like a lot of slide guitar. A cool jam for sure.
4
Around and Around
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

The greatest pre hiatus version, I guarantee it!!!!!!!!!!
8
Big Railroad Blues
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Seriously massive energy. Love the sloppy solo Jer tosses in during a verse just for shits!
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Comments

Sugaree
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Yeah, idk how this one wasn't here yet! Such a legendary show.
Morning Dew
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

No doubt a legendary version, but IMO 5/22/77 smokes this one. No contest.
Morning Dew
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

Absolutely! I agree this one has it all over 5/8/77.
The Other One
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Excellent flowing and moody version with a great Garcia lead space transition into Stella B.
Sugaree
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Very good version, but I like the ones from May '77 a bit better. The 2nd instrumental break is really interesting though, with Keith and Jerry getting into a sweet little duel of sorts.
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