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

Awesome version. Bob basically takes lead on the transition. Pretty cool playing by him. Worth a listen.
17
Black Throated Wind
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Another super tight version from E72 with hot ending.
24
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

This one should be here. Very different but cool transition into Rider.
18
Comes A Time
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Vocally, this is beautiful. It also has an excllent Garcia solo.
8
Deal
Oct. 15, 1994
Madison Square Garden

I love Deals from the 90's. They get jammed out to the max. This one is no different.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Now that its being released... should get some upvote. Not to be nitpicky, but the pre wind and the willows jam is just ok and the transition is solid and melodic, but nothing crazy. The Fire is top shelf, tho. So after 20 listens to this... My go to for 77 is 5/17.
Wharf Rat
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

16 minute version in a great wharf rat year. This whole show is under-rated.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
June 22, 1985
Alpine Valley Music Theater

Huge build-up in Saint. One of the most killer versions of this combo.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Another great version from this era. Only thing from the first set that really gets me going.
Deal
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Honestly, most of this first set bores me like Fresno 74 release. There is so much of this 73-74 stuff released which is great, mostly for the second sets. Yes...the China>Rider is worthy.