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4
Deal
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Jerry and Keith wailing big time!!!!
16
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

A complex and delicate version with a very mellow transition
26
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

Final "Feelin' Groovy" jam :( but it's a good one!
63
Big River
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Classic from Dick's Picks vol. 1
18
Big River
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Jerry's 2nd solo might just be the hottest BR solo ever! Hope they had a fire extinguisher on stage!!

Comments

Wharf Rat
July 18, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Absolutely incredible jazzy and flowing jamming on this version. Top notch stuff and might be the best of the year. This whole 2nd set is one of the best of all time!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Yes, there are certainly a number of blown lyrics, but if you can hear past that, I think this version has a wonderfully subdued, lilting and jazzy transition, one of the best of the period IMHO. The Fire also contains some very hot playing.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Incredible version, the final jam peak is INSANE!!
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

This one is indeed excellent...not as hot as the night after, but very strong!
Estimated Prophet
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Easily the best spring 77 version - very hot jam and the first ever pairing with Eyes.