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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

Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
May 6, 1980
Rec Hall, Penn State U

Not feeling this version or show. I thought it was a terrible roadtrips in general.
China Doll
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

This one is a little over-rated...where is the the solo at the end??? IMHO...to be a heady China Doll, it needs to have the solo at the end...see 5/19/77...amazing outro!
Not Fade Away
Dec. 13, 1980
Long Beach Arena

Cool NFA out of space....has a neat intro groove to it.
Deal
Dec. 13, 1980
Long Beach Arena

Tasty Deal...this show is truly amazing. DL missed the boat by not making this the 1980 release.
To Lay Me Down
Dec. 13, 1980
Long Beach Arena

Pretty version...don't know really any bad ones, tho.