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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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The Other One
May 13, 1973
Iowa State Fairgrounds

a very unappreciated version...I think it's a new favorite of '73
Hard to Handle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Unquestionably the BEST Hard To Handle!!!!
The Eleven
June 7, 1969
Fillmore West

some really wild jamming before the verses
Dancin' in the Streets
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

SERIOUS FUNK
Dark Star
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

One of the best of '68. Jerry and Phil are LOCKED in.
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