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14
Scarlet Begonias
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

One of the best stand-alone versions IMO, this one gets quite extended for such an early version, with a jam that flows and peaks.
17
Weather Report Suite
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Ok so it's no 6/28/74, but this one holds its own. Real nice playing that gets pretty deep into that freaky-jazzy stuff they do oh so well
16
He's Gone
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Absolutely gorgeous version, one of the best of the period.
12
Spanish Jam
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Excellent version. Garcia's playing is sharp and jazzy, and Phil is laying into it with some nice bombs. Smooth segue into a great Other One jam
8
The Other One
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Jazzy Other One with a really nice segue out of Spanish jam.

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

that should be 'beat' hah
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

definitely! this one is so melodic, joyful and groovy. Hard to bear for Fall '73
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Oh yes!!! The BEST from '72 no doubt, won't argue with it being the definitive one either.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Possibly the most "rockin" China Cat ever!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Underrated version from summer '74! A euphoric peak into the Feelin' Groovy jam