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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

Another dynamite, joyous transition into rider. Feelin' Groovy jam is one of the best I've ever heard!!
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Eyes Of The World
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Long, jazzy wandering jam with Phil bombs galore
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Eyes Of The World
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Cooks. Great show all around...
62
Eyes Of The World
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Lightning fast and hot, last few minutes are especially jaw-dropping!
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Eyes Of The World
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Really nice groove
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Comments

Dark Star
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

The pre-verse jams in this version are awesome, constantly shifting in mood and direction, with Billy the Engineer driving the train. Garcia is also very jazzy and bubbly, and takes the jam to some intense heights. The post-verse meltdown is pretty insane, too, and there's an unusual, almost funky segue into Truckin'. Overall, this one easily rivals my favorite spring '73 Dark Star, 3/28.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Very smooth
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Absolute GOO. In my top 10 China>Riders, no doubt.
Let It Grow
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Definitely the best LIG with the horns, and one of my all-time favorite versions.
Let It Grow
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

An intense performance from a very underrated show...I wish this was in better sound quality!
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