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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Breezy like a warm summer day
18
Sugar Magnolia
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Smooth as silk, as melodic as they come. Kicks off a classic 2nd set also...
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Jack Straw
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Wow! Best pre-hiatus verison? Jerry has some mindmelting amphetamine leads during the bridge. Just unbelievable stuff!!!
5
Jack Straw
July 25, 1974
International Amphitheater

Great fast leads from Jerry
12
Row Jimmy
July 25, 1974
International Amphitheater

Powerful!
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Bird Song
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

a unique version, and also one of the last 'til 1980
Bird Song
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

BEST BIRD SONG EVER!!!
Bird Song
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

A stunning masterpiece. This is the best version after Veneta.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 22, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Just heard this version today. Wow, check out the BOMBS Phil drops going into Rider!
Playin' In The Band
July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

I first heard this version on the 'So Many Roads' box set. About as experimental and downright scary as this band could get in the late '80s...
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