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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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Here Comes Sunshine
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

BEST VERSION WITHOUT A DOUBT
Weather Report Suite
July 29, 1974
Capitol Center

LOVE this version, Garcia is as melodic and inventive as I've ever heard him!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Some serious GOO here
Dark Star
Feb. 22, 1969
Dream Bowl

Nice!Possibly my favorite of '69
Dark Star
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Ultra-jazzy intro jam before the verses. Some of the best band interplay ever!
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