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The Other One
Nov. 1, 1968
Silver Dollar Fair

Jerry UNTAMED!! Longest of 1968 - a full 6 minutes to the 1st verse, and Bob sings his heart out taboot.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

One of the only during '73-'74 without the Feelin' Groovy jam. Really tight, groovy and bouncy.
14
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Jazzy and sweet as sugar. Unique stuff from Bob.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Immense flow, wild Feelin' Groovy jam
11
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Qucik and Jazzy, HUGE Feelin' Groovy jam peak into Rider

Comments

Playin' In The Band
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Haha, my last comment was intended for 2/24/73. This is, however, a really awesome PITB, with some stupendously creative jazz jams from Jerry...very unique stuff here!
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

This maybe the best, smoothest version of the whole "sandwich", but 3/23/74 definitely has a hotter Playin'.
Playin' In The Band
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

Just have to add that of the 3 times they did this sandwich, I think this is my favorite. Such a probing, intense Playin', and the transition from UJB back to Playin' reprise is just magical. A-Mazing stuff!!!
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Top shelf stuff. My favorite Eyes of '77 for sure.
Truckin'
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

Love this version!!!! Maybe not as epic as 11/6/77, but rip-roaring energy to spare!! One of my favorites ever.