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Wharf Rat
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Gorgeous, well-paced high energy version. Playin'>Wharf>Truckin'>NFBM (theme only)>Playin' reprise
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Playin' In The Band
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

You'll hear voices and see faces in this abstract assault which showcases exceptional group interplay. Bertrando's AUD is VG+.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Warning: May cause goosebumps. Bertrando's AUD is VG+.
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Greatest Story Ever Told
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

I always thought that Summer '74 was the best period for this tune but this version is sick.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 6, 1984
Aladdin Theater

If you want to hear something sweet from 1984, check this out!!!

Comments

Cumberland Blues
April 13, 1983
Patrick Gymnasium, U of Vermont

Step away from that there still, boy, 'cause Jerry is absolutely smokin' on this one.
Mason's Children
Dec. 28, 1969
International Speedway

Excellent stuff here, no doubt about that. The band is in fine form and Garcia's soloing is...edgy yet sweet and very inventive; and he solos twice here. Yeah, this song is only known to have been performed less than twenty times live. It was apparently recorded for the 'Workingman's Dead' album but was reportedly left off due to the fact that it wasn't unique enough stylistically. Or maybe it was because they thought that the content of the lyrics was too 'current events'. Hunter stated that it is, at least in part, about the Altamont Free Concert. Which is impressive, as Altamont occurred on 12/6/69 and look at when these versions were played. For me, the song sounded like something from the mid-60's, and, at least stylistically and melodically, made me think of California beaches full of surfers on longboards with 1964 Chevy Bel Air and Ford Falcon Stationwagons, etc. with surfboards on the roof. Anyway, this version kicks ass. Thanks for pointing me to this one, guys.
Brokedown Palace
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

I see now that Tronathon originally meant to post this version--and he's right, it's very good!
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

A 'mellower' take on the tune for this time period. I like how everybody gets a little of the spotlight on this one.
Playin' In The Band
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

'...full of the wheels within wheels of groupmind.' That is what should be written above in the description of this song. Spot on!