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The Other One
Nov. 1, 1968
Silver Dollar Fair

Jerry UNTAMED!! Longest of 1968 - a full 6 minutes to the 1st verse, and Bob sings his heart out taboot.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

One of the only during '73-'74 without the Feelin' Groovy jam. Really tight, groovy and bouncy.
14
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Jazzy and sweet as sugar. Unique stuff from Bob.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Immense flow, wild Feelin' Groovy jam
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Qucik and Jazzy, HUGE Feelin' Groovy jam peak into Rider
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Comments

Eyes Of The World
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Legendary warp-speed jazz fusion jamming. Keith sounds like Herbie Hancock at times. I also dig how they revisit the "Stronger than Dirt" theme at the very end.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Whole band is absolutely ON FIRE, one of the hottest of Fall '73.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

The "last" version...well played
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Lots of lyrical flubs but ol' Jer makes up for it with some stunningly good playing...definitely dig
St. Stephen
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Excellent sandwich!
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