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Eyes Of The World
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Really dark sounding jam dominated by Phil and Jerry. Some unique, jazzy soloing from Jerry too.
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Eyes Of The World
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Fast, tight and energetic with really inventive Jerry jams in the trasition. One of the best of '73
36
Morning Dew
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

As beautiful as they come! Pure Jerry!!
57
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Wild, hairy, and at times scary Herbie Hancock-esque jazz in this one. One of the all-time best!!!
45
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

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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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