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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

Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

my very favorite, give thanks to Dick!
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

stellar
Brown Eyed Women
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

a favorite
St. Stephen
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

One of the very best
St. Stephen
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

LOVE this one, and I'm a big '68-69 St. Steves are the best' kinda guy
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