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Bird Song
Sept. 28, 1993
Boston Garden

Wooden and crunchy. Nice interplay between Jerry and Phil. Vince blows little zephyrs.
8
So Many Roads
Sept. 28, 1993
Boston Garden

So much Dead to soothe my soul, and this is some of it. Tight.
7
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

When the going gets weird, Weir sings the headlight part.
15
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

This one doesn't have the shimmering lyricism of, say, 5/22/77, but the logic of Jerry's phrasing is a hoot.
10
The Other One
Aug. 20, 1972
San Jose Civic Auditorium

Needs to be on the map. Features a jam that seems to be based on Skydog's 'Little Martha' and a nice 'Tiger Jam', but that's not all...
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Unique and essential on the merits of the extended intro.
El Paso
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Great version, for sure.
Eyes Of The World
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

I voted for this one because of the outro portion(s)--I love what Phil does here. Spring/Summer '74 Eyes really seem to showcase Phil.
Eyes Of The World
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Jerry's solo after the first verse is silky smooth and sweet. Nearing the end of the 'Stronger than Dirt' sequence (with just over two minutes left in the tune) Jerry has a beautiful burst of inspiration. It is well worth the sixteen minutes to check this one out. Incidentally, I believe this is the last show from their legendary Winter/Spring '73 tour and, as another reviewer on these pages states, their first at Boston Garden.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Great playing on this one--gets a little of that gooey '89/'90 thing going. Check it out!!!
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