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Let It Grow
June 14, 1985
Greek Theater

Spectacular depth, detail, and feeling. Drummers drive the transitions, while Jerry offers cool rhythmic variations.
2
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Exploratory transition jam! Very different from most early versions. Has that anarchic ’60s energy.
3
Black Peter
Dec. 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Practically flawless early version played with focus and intensity.
1
Dancin' in the Streets
Dec. 5, 1969
Fillmore West

High-velocity, high-power jamming magic, all packed into less than nine minutes. Intense. From a wonderful overlooked show.
2
Cosmic Charlie
Dec. 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Very well played and sung! Pity about the audience member humming along out of tune, but otherwise a fine ’69 AUD.
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Comments

Me and Bobby McGee
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

It’s amazing how differently Jerry approaches the solo than he did in ’71-’72. The ’74-ness bleeds into everything. I can only imagine how he would have approached the solo in ’76 or ’78 ... a thought that makes me wish this song had stayed in the repertoire.
Black Peter
Jan. 23, 1970
Honolulu Civic Auditorium

This one really works. A tight performance at a fairly brisk tempo, it’s an excellent representation of Black Peter in the era just before TC’s departure.
Good Lovin'
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

This fantastic, deep bluesy jam works well as the centerpiece of the second set. Don’t pass this show by just because there’s no Dark Star or Other One.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 11, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Parts of the transition jam sound like they could have sprung from one of the era’s Terrapin outros. Very good and worth a listen when you want to hear a different take on China Cat Rider.
Eyes Of The World
April 3, 1982
The Scope

To my knowledge, this is totally unlike any of the other 381 versions played. It's played to the rhythm of Bertha!! And yes, the soloing really opens up as a result. This show is a treasure.
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