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Friend of the Devil
Nov. 23, 1978
Capital Centre

Stunning version. Sung with lots of passion, and during the solo, Jerry lets Wolf run loose and lets her howl. Great version from a great show!

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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

You can hear Keith really well on this. Not a really a huge fan of this particular tune but this a super solid opener!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Kickass archaic version. They’re really out here casting spells in 1974. Funky drums akin to 6/16/ later on in a few weeks, but this one has more ferocity and urgency that I really love about this era of China>Riders. Brilliant soloing from Jerry as the band kicks it into high gear. Hard rocking soaring version that I’d highly recommend. Underrated show.
Jack A Roe
Nov. 20, 1978
Cleveland Music Hall

Gladed you enjoyed Danny! I'm with you 100%. Jack a Roe has always been a real favorite of mine and hearing some more 78 renditions would've been the real cherry on top. I love 5/6/81 Jack a Roe for some crazy Jerry licks!
Good Lovin'
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

A very tasty and rare China Cat sandwiched between this Good Lovin. Pigpen just tears the house down, his energy is off the charts. The jamming gets deep but stays incredibly consistent, they're all able stay on the same wavelength and as a result , we get some amazingly tight psychedelic blues jamming that'll leave you completely melted. So unique and by definition, heady. I highly recommend this one. The Transition out of CCS is one for the ages.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

This is a great late 70s China Rider. There aren't many either and this might be the best out of all of them. Jerry feels really comfortable exploring the song in a new light and his enthusiasm shines through in his playing too. Phil is stomping is way through the transition onto Rider. Great version in my opinion. You can also hear everyone quite well!
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