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Deal
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Jerry and Keith wailing big time!!!!
17
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

A complex and delicate version with a very mellow transition
26
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

Final "Feelin' Groovy" jam :( but it's a good one!
63
Big River
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Classic from Dick's Picks vol. 1
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Big River
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Jerry's 2nd solo might just be the hottest BR solo ever! Hope they had a fire extinguisher on stage!!
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Comments

Dark Star
Feb. 22, 1973
Assembly Hall, University of Illinois

The per-verse jam is some of the most transcendentally beautiful playing I've ever heard on this song... Garcia is just perfect!!!
Weather Report Suite
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Love this laid-back jazzy version. Classic, ultra-chill performance all around.
Weather Report Suite
Sept. 15, 1973
Providence Civic Center

I'm not a big fan of the "horns shows" but I do dig this one. The best version with horns by far is 9/11/73 IMO.
Weather Report Suite
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Keith takes an excellent lead in this verison
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

Absolutely scorching feelin' groovy transition!!! One of my favorite shows ever...
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