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Submissions

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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 25, 1972
Paramount Theater

Overlooked, patient little gemerald.
4
Jack Straw
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Bright, snappy, and full of mello P&V.
2
Loser
March 24, 1971
Winterland Arena

From the opening little parlay, hooked.
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

This one is the sound of a band that knows it can do pretty much anything. Smooth and fiery.
6
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

Jed As Tight Little Pop Song. Tight and snappy, enthusiasm for a new classic.
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Comments

The Eleven
April 23, 1969
The Ark

This is such a great show (an Ark Box anyone?) - you know The Eleven's gonna kick down the door. The little organ stroll by TC at the end of the jam sets the table for a sizzling transition into The Eleven. And, as always, Garcia's SG narrates in loops and bubbles and some natural overdrive. Blistering!
The Other One
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

An absolute beast. About as out as this song gets, but always under/in control.
Feel Like A Stranger
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

One of my all-time favorite versions of this song!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

I find it hard to believe this has only 10 votes. The is top pants C>R! Weir alone is worth the price of admission. $10.
St. Stephen
Oct. 25, 1969
Winterland Arena

Lesh is in your face - and it works just fine thanks. Rich, chocolatey - this could have been his tone forever and I'd be like Yeah!
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