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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

Another dynamite, joyous transition into rider. Feelin' Groovy jam is one of the best I've ever heard!!
101
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Long, jazzy wandering jam with Phil bombs galore
27
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Cooks. Great show all around...
62
Eyes Of The World
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Lightning fast and hot, last few minutes are especially jaw-dropping!
24
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Really nice groove

Comments

Truckin'
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Excellent version of Truckin', but what really makes it is the Nobody's/MLB segments and subsequent jamming around these themes. Just amazing exploration with lots of energy to go around. They change gears with such skillful ease that they almost make it sound easy.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 16, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Oops! That's supposed to be 10-16-74.
Scarlet Begonias
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Hot version from an underrated 1st set that, for whatever reason, wasn't included on the official release (Dick's Picks 12). This show as a whole just might be a little better than 6/28.
St. Stephen
April 23, 1969
The Ark

I'm a die hard pre-hiatus guy, but I second grendel's rec and will throw 10/15/77 and 1/22/78 into the mix. Guarantee they'll change your minds! ;)
Eyes Of The World
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Very strong version with lots of big time Phil, though this doesn't quite reach the majestic heights of, say, 6/20, 8/6, or 9/11/74.