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Scarlet Begonias
Oct. 17, 1974
Winterland Arena

Very beautiful, almost sparse playing on this one. It's different than most from '74 but it works.
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Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Short but high octane version with Billy and Jerry crushing it...the jam rises to a furious climax!
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Eyes Of The World
Oct. 16, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Very nice playing
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Eyes Of The World
Sept. 20, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Unusual version that starts out very quiet and minimalistic, alternating throughout from hot to cold. Jerry and Billy are really tearing it up!
7
Nobody's Fault But Mine
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

Killer Nobody's jam in which Jerry apparently breaks a string, but Keith steps up very nicely. Some subtle Other One teases towards the end of one.
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Dark Star
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

The pre-verse jams in this version are awesome, constantly shifting in mood and direction, with Billy the Engineer driving the train. Garcia is also very jazzy and bubbly, and takes the jam to some intense heights. The post-verse meltdown is pretty insane, too, and there's an unusual, almost funky segue into Truckin'. Overall, this one easily rivals my favorite spring '73 Dark Star, 3/28.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Very smooth
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Absolute GOO. In my top 10 China>Riders, no doubt.
Let It Grow
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Definitely the best LIG with the horns, and one of my all-time favorite versions.
Let It Grow
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

An intense performance from a very underrated show...I wish this was in better sound quality!
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