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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

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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