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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

A more rocking version than others from the time, and oddly overlooked. Jumps off Cat right away into the long transition. Energetic stuff here.
13
Black Throated Wind
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Is there a single one from '72 that doesn't end in triumph? This song just got better and better throughout Europe. Surprised this wasn't here yet.
11
Sugar Magnolia
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Perfect musical sunshine. This one even got my not-at-all-into-the-Dead wife to dance around like a trippin' hippy, so you know it's good.
15
Truckin'
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Unforgivable that you guys overlook Truckin'. There's a reason it's the one song non-heads know. This one is a forgotten colossus. Listen up.
8
Mister Charlie
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Distinctly slower, with a greasier funk vibe. Surprised it isn't here. Different from the others and lots of fun.
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Comments

Eyes Of The World
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Great show all around.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Nice exploration of China's melodic themes before moving into the Riderish jam.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

A strong version starting an epic epic show.
Spanish Jam
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Combined Dark Star and Spanish jam.
Spanish Jam
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

I count this as a Dark Star jam as much as a Spanish Jam. DS melodic themes appear in the first minute and recur throughout.
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