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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

New Minglewood Blues
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

My top 5 for 77: 1. 12/29/77 2. 6/9/77 3. 5/17/77 4. 5/19/77 5. 5/9/77
New Minglewood Blues
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

The same happens with Veneta, too. I don't go to that show for the Promised Land, Sugaree, MAMU, Deal, Bertha (12/29/77), Straw, Sugar Mag, Casey, or OMSN....but I'm pretty sure these versions are all top 5.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

This one is top 5...great pre Rio Grande jam and thick outro as all the good ones do.
Wharf Rat
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

Not 1977, but a great version.
Wharf Rat
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

The transition is absolutely sick!