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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!
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Dire Wolf
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Cool segue! This one really swings, at the same pace as the half-step outro before it
Morning Dew
Oct. 8, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

Amazing version - should be higher! -- and I tend to prefer earlier eras
Brokedown Palace
Sept. 30, 1972
American University

On par or better than 9/27! If it had been officially released like that show this would be even higher. Gorg.
Deal
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

Jerry belts out the lyrics with aplomb!
The Music Never Stopped
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Agreed - rare late 2nd set TMNS -- second set Bertha too!
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