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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

This is just sick.. period.
31
Deal
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

Jerry's solo during this is one of the highlights of his career. An incredibly brilliant deal.
4
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 29, 1983
Silva Hall, Hult Center

Pure shredding by Jerry. This is one of the fastest eyes I have ever heard. This is one coked out eyes, blazing, killer version.
8
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 29, 1983
Silva Hall, Hult Center

This is a killer. Definitely one of best of 83' this version is pure magic. Just listen to this china jam, you will be blown away.
17
Big River
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

This version just explodes out of the box, and jumps right out at you. Everything you want from a big river is right here.

Comments

New Minglewood Blues
Sept. 2, 1980
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Hard and fast way to start a show, and let the crowd know they are in for a thrill ride. Lace up your shoes this shows going be a rocker.
Let It Grow
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

Lesh drops some thunder and you have Garcia with some lighting quick leads, an all together cohesive and coherent jamming section for all members. The drummers play with the pace effectively. A great example of what they could do in terms of jamming when they were all on the same page. This is maybe my favorite version of the year
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Wicked ryder, Jerry hits every note, and just shreds.
Candyman
Dec. 15, 1986
Oakland Coliseum Arena

This is fucking awesome, love it!! The crowd is nuts, great stuff.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Hard to get better this, without the flubs this version is higher on the list.