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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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The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 9, 1977
McNichols Arena

LOVE IT
The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

They're a little rusty here, but it hardly matters. One of the best for sure!
The Music Never Stopped
April 21, 1978
Rupp Arena

Slays. Not as hard as 4-24-78, but still gets really exciting.
The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Just came back to say Jerry's melodies are totally unique...please do your self a favor, this is must hear material.
The Music Never Stopped
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Phil gets really nasty in the upper registers...love it
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