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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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Comments

Caution
June 14, 1968
Fillmore East

you and me both!!!!! definitely agree, also I believe this one is the longest, no?
Dark Star
June 14, 1969
Monterey Performing Arts Center

Unique Star...sometimes short and to the point is better!
Dark Star
April 22, 1969
The Ark

huge intro, only gets better from there!
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

yes! a bit rough, but i really dig this early version a lot
Sugar Magnolia
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

gnarly transition!
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