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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

Spanish Jam
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Not only a best-ever Spanish jam but one of the best jams evrer.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

I love how they bring back Slipknot! from nothing after the Samson. And the Franklin's is aamazing with this great drum roll outro! My favorite, so good.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
July 18, 1990
Deer Creek Music Theater

This is one of my favorite versions also. The band is on fire at the Creek.
Eyes Of The World
March 25, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Should be noted that this one is where they slowed the tempo back down.
Eyes Of The World
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Tight, smooth and very energetic version. 6/18 is maybe a tick better to me, but there is no denying this excellent version. Love the bridge in to Big River.