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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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Uncle John's Band
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

love this one!!
Alligator
Aug. 23, 1968
Shrine Auditorium

a definitive version for sure
Alligator
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

My favorite! Long, gorgeous jam in this one
New Potato Caboose
June 8, 1969
Fillmore West

Also the last ever :(
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Jerry GOES FOR IT! jazzy and intense, one of my favs for '73
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