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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

Dark Star
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Some really sweet, one-of-a-kind exploration in this one...possibly my favorite version of 1974.
Cumberland Blues
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Definitely a favorite
Cumberland Blues
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

This version stumbles and mumbles its way to a start, but ends up being a real heater!
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 25, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Definitely one hot version!
Stella Blue
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

Whoa. This version has one of the most powerful outros I've ever heard. Just might be my new favorite version!!!
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