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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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The Other One
Oct. 13, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Wicked version, just as good as the night before!!
Estimated Prophet
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Bobby proclaims that he is moving to Australia, and the band proceeds to bring the house (err, amphitheater) down! Possibly the finest Estimated these ears have ever heard.
Turn On Your Love Light
Feb. 28, 1969
Fillmore West

possibly the best Lovelight ever, never heard a better jam in this song!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Agreed!
Here Comes Sunshine
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

Jerry is simply stunning in this version. This is why I love him! My 2nd favorite.
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