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2
Don't Ease Me In
July 3, 1970
McMahon Stadium

Goodies. Festival Express fun!
3
Caution
March 12, 1966
Danish Center

Pigpen drives hard here, harmonica all the way. Early fireball, only giving us a glimpse of what Caution would turn into in only a year!
3
King Bee
March 12, 1966
Danish Center

Really bluesy, love the Guild Starfire sound Jer had here. Flows into a groovy early Caution.
17
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

Jazz. Just plain jazz. Keith really shines together with Billy on this one, they carry you away in the nicest way. How the he** is this not listed?
5
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

Bill jazzes on throughout the transition, and the jam goes just a little bit furhter than before. Cool version with a laid back IKYR.
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Caution
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

After the "mojo hand" breakdown, they lay out this insanely addictive jazzy jam, similar to the 4/17 Caution. Amazing version, top 5.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

This is as cozy as a Rider can be.
King Solomon's Marbles
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

Sublime going Eleven Jam>Drums>Stronger! Definitely a new favourite!
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Veneta isn't 70+ votes better this version, far from it. Upvote this people; and fasten your seatbelts!
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

The Hofheinz 11/18 version is a more spacey and "out-there" version. This one is focused, but you really notice something extra inhabiting the gang this performance, as with the rest of the concert the song has this magical, dreamy sound to it. Is it Jerrys guitar tone? Bills amazing drum work? The general atmosphere? Anyways, amazing version, definitely a top 5.
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