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Submissions

16
Take Me To The River
April 1, 1995
Pyramid Arena

Epic bust out in Memphis, the home of Al Green. Sorry, Talking Heads did not write the song. Firm believer this was the best run in 1995.
18
I Know You Rider
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Another great acoustic version from 1970. Alot of heady stuff from these shows.
5
Cosmic Charlie
Jan. 16, 1970
Springer's Inn Portland

Its kind of a chill slowed version. Doesn't make it any less heady, though. Just different.
5
Cumberland Blues
Dec. 20, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

Excellent version. DaP 6.
19
Cryptical Envelopment
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

How is this not here??? Classic reprise.

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.