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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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The Eleven
June 14, 1969
Monterey Performing Arts Center

Best segue out of St. Stephen they ever did, Phil BOMBS!!!
Truckin'
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

it sure is, unique version possibly the best ever!
Truckin'
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Jerry's phrasing during the build up is so laid back and bluesy! killer stuff
Jack Straw
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

oh yeah my favorite of '77 right here!!
He's Gone
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

possibly the best ever!
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