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Ship of Fools
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

1974 and Ship of Fools go together like peanut butter and jelly. Full of emotion. They're really giving their all in this.
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Big River
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Like the breaking of a dam, this just flows at a truly ferocious pace. Jerry is relentless in his playing, the second solo will knock your socks off.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Any '74 version of this tune is a treat. Incredibly lovely with great Keith lines. Billy sways.
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Jack Straw
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Definitive for its time. The soundcheck gave us a preview, here's the full thing. Solid version.
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Mexicali Blues
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Just a damn near perfect performance. Shocked not to see this one submitted. One of MANY highlights from this show.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Such a great, great version. Starts off as curious as a China Cat can get, and openly explores these incredibly serene pockets of melodic themes that transcend even the most casual of listeners. The Feelin’ Groovy jam is one of the most organic I’ve heard in a China>Rider and before Jerry’s solo, Keith completely controls the jam the band being the hive mind and Keith at the center of this. Tender and sweet. A stunner.
Row Jimmy
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

I am in awe. This is beautiful, the pure definition of heaven.
Dark Star
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

The word psychedelic typical gets thrown around here a lot. A lot of the times it can be used too sparingly, yet this version somehow mangers to be the absolute pinnacle of pure psychedelic music. I can hear the intense trip these guys are having and the magic that ensues is captivating and enchanting. Intense energy.
Morning Dew
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

This, 9/10/74, and 1/2/70 are my all time favorite versions of this tune. The most emotive I’ve heard.
St. Stephen
April 27, 1969
Labor Temple

Sublime and beautifully played. Jammed out to sheer perfection. Do not overlook 60s Dead.
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