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China Doll
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

This whole show just has it. The best versions of this song are played with patience into the bridge and the backgrounds are key. This ones a clinic.
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China Doll
June 16, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Jam>space>drum>China Doll. Slow and mysterious as the song is meant to be played.
12
Aiko Aiko
Nov. 2, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

2 great shows in Richmond. 1 a DP the other could have been. Jerry brings the boys down to a hush before tha final chorus.
13
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Sept. 15, 1985
Devore Field

Very cool out of space version. Some wild effects in the intro.
34
Ramble On Rose
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

DP33 version. Jerry coming unglued at the end. Energy!
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Little Red Rooster
March 13, 1981
Utica Coliseum

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Shakedown Street
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Heard this for the first time recently. It might not be as put together as later versions, but it is a clean version with lots of cool improvs. Sounds almost like a studio outtake. An instant fav for me.
Shakedown Street
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

I love the vocal jam from this one. It really could have gone forever if I was making the decisions.
Sugaree
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Wow how did I miss this one for so.many years. Charged up is right and with the JerBear clearly in charge.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

They were on fire no doubt! The transition jam has many unique phrases, and is one of the best ever done for sure. This needs to be much, much higher up on the list.
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