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3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 2, 1985
Zoo Amphitheater

Coked out or not, this one is fast and hot late in the OKC summer
4
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 2, 1985
Zoo Amphitheater

Phil does something playful with the bass line and Jerry shreds back at him! Oh yeah Bobby belts it out pretty good too
1
Casey Jones
Feb. 21, 1973
Assembly Hall, University Of Illinois

overlooked ripper here to end a hot hot set. Not polished but awesome energy!
8
Big Railroad Blues
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Can't believe this one isn't on here yet from this legendary show! Hot and super tight -- the band is really on this whole set
5
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Reminded me of "Linus and Lucy" in some places - Pristine!

Comments

Playin' In The Band
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Bobby vocal flub is soon forgotten -- WOW! Everyone playing their asses off while staying totally in synch. A lot of great Playn's but this is up there with any of 'em
Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Hawt... maybe its the aufdience energy but this version kicks!
Not Fade Away
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Jerry doing a Bobby impression with syncopated chord-playing during this bass-heavy groove
Pretty Peggy O
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

gorgeous.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Gorgeous! Should be higher... Feel like I'm on a train across the northern French countryside...