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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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Comments

Truckin'
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Love the jazzy jam after this one...goes everywhere.
Truckin'
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Definitely an epic jam with a sick-ass Truckin'. Underrated show too.
Let It Grow
Oct. 25, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

One of my favorite versions ever. It's so good, I don't even mind the turkey gobble sounding tape "effects".
Bird Song
Feb. 22, 1973
Assembly Hall, University of Illinois

A wonderful lilting beauty of a Bird Song. A favorite.
Truckin'
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

WOW!! Effing siiiick buildup in this jam!!!! A must hear. Segues into a sweet NBFBM with some cool Other One-ish type riffs/teases too.
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