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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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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Long bridge into Rider and not a lose their way one but a strong run to Rider.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

After an incredible opening jam the Dead pull off a very nearly flawless rendition.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

The bridge to Rider is beautiful in any era. The band was feeling it in Alpine.
Playin' In The Band
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

One of my favorite shows ever. Ned Lagin performs and adds some weirdness which may have helped to send the Dead into the nether regions and beyond here.
Playin' In The Band
July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

Love the jam here. I always needed the closure of a reprise.
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