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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.
10
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!

Comments

China Doll
July 15, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

I love this rendition. The Dead had something special for these '84 Greeks.
Hell in a Bucket
July 15, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

So true Cuse. This one does for sure! Greek84s are outstanding.
Playin' In The Band
July 15, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

One of my favorite shows ever. Lost of energy. This playin is very solid and well played
Friend of the Devil
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

This is one of the 80s definitive versions. i consider '82 to be one of Brent's best years, and he just kills it here.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 16, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Perfectly intertwined MIDI jam.