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SlowlyTooFades
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China Cat Sunflower
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West
Pure psychedelic pop bubbles up over the top and into Sittin on Top.
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Bird Song
Aug. 3, 1994
Giants Stadium
Yes, the rest of the show is pretty poor, and a good bit of this meanders, but once they dial it in it has O1-like intensity.
5
Terrapin Station
Oct. 19, 1994
Madison Square Garden
Another long jam in the outro. Shades of Rider (a theme at this run), and JG staying on for most of Drums.
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Eternity
Oct. 17, 1994
Madison Square Garden
Not the most exploratory version, but very tight. BW on acoustic.
5
Playin' In The Band
Jan. 18, 1978
Stockton Civic Auditorium
Weird atypical version where a good bit of the jam is just BW and the drummers, playing themes that sound like song ideas. Worth hearing.
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Eyes Of The World
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park
My favorite of the 77-79 style. Gorgeous solos by JG. Band in top form.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
May 16, 1993
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl
Nice long version from a solid second set.
Blues For Allah
March 23, 1975
Kezar Stadium
This whole show is one big jam, and worth checking out. Transition from Blues for Allah to Stronger than Dirt is superb.
Morning Dew
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University
Maybe you've heard of it, and think it's overrated. (I did for a long time). But listen to it: it's not. Maybe you prefer the softer 72-74 versions (as I do), and think this lacks subtlety. It does not. Whatever you think about Cornell 77, it cannot be denied that this is a truly titanic version. Essential listening.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium
I remember being in a car and listening to this: when they hit the as-yet undeveloped D-key jam in the middle, and sort of hang in the air I felt like this was about as good as it could get. Superior version, and always my favorite.
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