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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. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

This made Phil cry tears of joy!!
New Potato Caboose
Feb. 14, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Legendary performance!
Alligator
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

Goes out with a BANG!!!!
Loser
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

The BEST Loser!
The Other One
Aug. 22, 1968
Fillmore West

hot one for sure, but the cut is a total bummer :(
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