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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Breezy like a warm summer day
18
Sugar Magnolia
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Smooth as silk, as melodic as they come. Kicks off a classic 2nd set also...
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Jack Straw
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Wow! Best pre-hiatus verison? Jerry has some mindmelting amphetamine leads during the bridge. Just unbelievable stuff!!!
5
Jack Straw
July 25, 1974
International Amphitheater

Great fast leads from Jerry
12
Row Jimmy
July 25, 1974
International Amphitheater

Powerful!
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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.
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