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Submissions

13
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.

Comments

Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

I don't usually write more than 3 words, but this deserves more than I wrote before. It comes out of the most definitive Ollin as Phil leads the way into Fire. It has a super slow groove in the beginning prior to the first verse. The first Jam is fine, but the second has grit/power as Phil is thumping fast and hard. Not to mention that the whole band is firing. I recommend the release as the mix is perfect as you can hear each member individually and as a whole. The Jam stops on a dime as they make their way to the third verse. The third Jam is smoked and then it has the cool transition to IKO. Few things to mention: This version is like no other or even close as it has a unique groove that I can't explain. Jerry's vocal are perfect. It's definitive for me as a stand alone and the Ollin>Fire>Iko is just some of the most off the hook stuff. I know this version has 16 votes, but If you haven't listened to this...you are seriously missing the fuckin boat.
Black Throated Wind
Sept. 10, 1991
Madison Square Garden

I hear ya brotha!
Stella Blue
June 8, 1992
Richfield Coliseum

Agree. One of the best shows of 92, too.
Promised Land
Sept. 18, 1990
Madison Square Garden

This one is killer!
Mexicali Blues
June 20, 1991
Pine Knob Music Theatre

This show is so good, even the Mexicali is hot! Love me some Summer 91.