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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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Shakedown Street
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Awesome version with great Brent and Jerry interplay!
Estimated Prophet
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Killer version with a spectacular "middle solo" by Jerry.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Short but sweet!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 11, 1982
West Palm Beach Auditorium

Excellent version with a perfect and energetic transition. One of my favorites!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 19, 1981
Sports Palace

A great version! Scarlet is very good but Fire is where it's at. Really hot playing on this part of the pairing. Indeed an overlooked and underrated show!
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