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China Cat Sunflower
Feb. 23, 1968
Kings Beach Bowl

These early China Cat's just rip and then transition into 11 perfctly.
4
Gloria
Jan. 26, 1993
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Hot verison with Santana on Chines New Years. very good show and run that is overlooked.
16
Little Red Rooster
Nov. 1, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

Team effort on this one. Smokin version from Dicks picks 21.
21
The Wheel
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

Nice DP 20 here. The Playin' opener isn't quite epic, but this wheel is! Jerry starts with a cool little riff that just gets this perfect wheel goin
20
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

Always been one of my favorites. I like the first set closer spot. Amazing Let it grow right before it, too.
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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.
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