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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?!?!
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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

Sugaree
Oct. 9, 1977
McNichols Arena

Some ridiculous fanning on this one!!!
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Forgot about this one...awesome version from one of my favorite shows ever!
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Jazz fusion at its finest...is Herbie Hancock sitting in? ;)
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Legendary...this is THE Playin' that got me into Playin'
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Hate to admit it, but I think this one is better than Veneta
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