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Ramble On Rose
Dec. 30, 1977
Winterland Arena

Faster than usual tempo with just a brilliant Jerry bridge jam and no missed lyrics make this one a not-to-be-missed version.
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The Other One
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

Not sure why everyone ignores '77 versions, but you're missing out if you haven't heard this one. Power packed Jerry-led fury.
4
Spanish Jam
May 21, 1995
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

In the band's worst year they somehow came up with a really short but spot-on SJ that emerges nicely out of space. Ignore the date-check out the tune.
4
It Must Have Been The Roses
March 13, 1981
Utica Coliseum

Seek out the SBD (unknown lineage) then bask in what's possibly the best-sung, most heartfelt & lovely "Roses" ever.
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

It's criminal that this hasn't made the list yet. Like super-smooth '77 versions? You MUST hear this.
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Turn On Your Love Light
March 29, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

New release shines the light on why this Branford show resides in legendary territory but it was evident even beforehand.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Always grateful, CC...agree totally on the Miles influence...Buddy & Davis. They were so steeped in Jazz during the '73-'74 days there's just tons of exploring to do in songs like PITB, HCS, Eyes, and of course, the Dark Stars from this period.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Hey Carrion (and all), I was just digging this version today and what I'm hearing around that 11:00 mark is (and I have no proof but I would place a sizable bet on it) a pretty distinct reading led by Jerry and Phil of Sly's "Thankuforlettinmebemiceelfagain")...this whole version is great w/lots of jazzy jamming and not so much an acid meltdown as some out of the box exploring...but I would love to hear others' take on that distinct moment of stop & start funk that sounds an awful lot to me like the beginnings of that Sly & the Family Stone staple (which Jerry & co. would've been more than familiar with, as it came out in 1969.) No matter what it is, it's pretty cool!
Spanish Jam
Oct. 17, 1974
Winterland Arena

Just under 2 minutes but may be my favorite one ever because it's just so damn perfect. Not a note wasted and Billy really drives this one with some incredible drumming. Fantastic pick & one that would make Miles proud.
Feelin' Groovy Jam
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Yep. Part of what could be the finest ChinaRider ever performed.
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