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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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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

The 1st China>Rider with the "Feelin' Groovy" jam. Very smooth indeed!
Dark Star
May 23, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

definitely one of my favorites in '69
Dark Star
April 5, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Love the wild peak after the 1st verse
The Other One
April 6, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

classic version!
The Other One
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

One of my favorites of '74
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