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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
June 7, 1969
Fillmore West

agreed, one of the better '69 Stars. Is there really a bad one from that year?!
Dark Star
Oct. 25, 1969
Winterland Arena

sublime tighten up jam! a recent '69 favorite for me.
Dark Star
Sept. 2, 1968
Betty Nelson's Organic Raspberry Farm

a seed compared to '69 and beyond, but still one of the very best '68 versions. a favorite.
Morning Dew
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

may be the best Dew of '73...outrageous peaks!
Morning Dew
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

I'd put my vote in for it! My favorite Dew!!!!
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