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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

Big River
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Wailing solos on this one!!! Keith especially rockin'
Let It Rock
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

*ONLY* GD version played taboot!
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

The extended jams after "stronger than dirt" have some of their best interplay ever
Playin' In The Band
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

This Playin has an absolutely insane meltdown and the transition leading up to Wharf Rat is really sweet. Phil is outstanding as well...what a great version!
Scarlet Begonias
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

These first Scarlets are so effing tight and packed with energy!
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