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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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Comments

Not Fade Away
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

The first half is out of control. It slows a bit in the middle, but the transition into GDTRFB is killer. Better than Cornell for sure (IMHO of course).
Not Fade Away
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

The groove on this one is outrageous! Fantastic interplay on this slow burner masterpiece!
Not Fade Away
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Seems like the best NFAs are in '71!!! This is my second fave after the epic 11-15-71.
Scarlet Begonias
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

A unique version...sounds like they're gonna quit right after the song, then all of a sudden its off to happy melody jam land!
Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

Just love this one...Jerry really pours on the GOO
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