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9
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!

Comments

Playin' In The Band
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Despite the issues with sound, I love this jam and the whole show cooks very nicely.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

This was is very mellow and unique for fall '72...dig
Playin' In The Band
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

Love how they eff up at the beginning; check out the neat little jam they do before Weir apologizes.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 10, 1973
Winterland Arena

Keith's contributions to the Playin' reprise are truly one of a kind...very nice stuff!
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 22, 1973
Assembly Hall, University of Illinois

Lots of energy here!!!