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Cryptical Envelopment
Dec. 28, 1970
Legion Stadium

An overlooked joy. A really well performed CE>Drums>TOO> CE reprise
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Dupree's Diamond Blues
April 22, 1969
The Ark

An overlooked Dupree's
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Truckin'
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

Starts with a marching band type whistle and takes off. Usual struggle with the lyrics, but no worse than usual. The band are having fun having this s
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Passenger
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

tight, on point rocker from a show that is worth a listen. The band are having fun. Wait til the 2nd set!
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Around and Around
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

Pure mad mental, as we used to say in Scotland. WOW, they really just let rip. Good track to dance to if you need to work of some high energy
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Comments

China Doll
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Others have pointed out what a stellar show this is and how the D.S>Eyes>China Doll is 45 minutes of sheer Dead heaven. However, I'd just like to say that as a stand alone, this is one of my top 5 China Dolls. Great singing from Jerry and all round playing by all the band
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

U.S Blues wasn't played on 2/15/73?Which night did you mean?
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Some years seem to be the best for some songs and China>Riders from 1972 are it for me.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

Going down the road at speed! Great NFA>GDTRFB>NFA to end a great show. Happy New Year. CB
Not Fade Away
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

Hope we all have a hippie New Year. Have fun boys and girls. I'm running up to this New Years eve by playing N.Y.E shows. Plus, can I plug the January 2nd 1972 show(again!)? You won't regret it. Love and Metta CB
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