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The Other One
Nov. 1, 1968
Silver Dollar Fair

Jerry UNTAMED!! Longest of 1968 - a full 6 minutes to the 1st verse, and Bob sings his heart out taboot.
40
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

One of the only during '73-'74 without the Feelin' Groovy jam. Really tight, groovy and bouncy.
14
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Jazzy and sweet as sugar. Unique stuff from Bob.
34
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Immense flow, wild Feelin' Groovy jam
11
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Qucik and Jazzy, HUGE Feelin' Groovy jam peak into Rider

Comments

Dark Star
Feb. 22, 1973
Assembly Hall, University of Illinois

The per-verse jam is some of the most transcendentally beautiful playing I've ever heard on this song... Garcia is just perfect!!!
Weather Report Suite
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Love this laid-back jazzy version. Classic, ultra-chill performance all around.
Weather Report Suite
Sept. 15, 1973
Providence Civic Center

I'm not a big fan of the "horns shows" but I do dig this one. The best version with horns by far is 9/11/73 IMO.
Weather Report Suite
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Keith takes an excellent lead in this verison
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

Absolutely scorching feelin' groovy transition!!! One of my favorite shows ever...