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Wharf Rat
Oct. 7, 1977
University of New Mexico

Most pristine version I've ever heard. So smooth, so clear. Keith leads the way, Jerry brings it home. . Essential for all Wharf Rat fans
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Aiko Aiko
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

Another kick-ass version out of Space...not as long&rising a wind-up as the 9-14-82 tripiness), but raucous, fun & full of N'awlins cajun rock!
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Cold Rain and Snow
Oct. 12, 1983
Madison Square Garden

Powerhouse. Garcia belts out vocals. Hear amazing riff of added notes in the main theme instrumental sections.Drums pound away as well.
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Brown Eyed Women
Nov. 29, 1979
Cleveland Public Hall

Jerry commits strong vocals to this rendition--he's into it big time...& Brent adds great accompaniment. Very strong Garcia bridge jam as well.
118
Cumberland Blues
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

They could actually hit the high notes in '72, and the jams? Goodness gracious--this one just rips a hole in the space/time continuum!
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 12, 1981
Olympia Halle

Blazing early 80's magic.
Althea
Oct. 12, 1981
Olympia Halle

Right on. This whole fall European tour seems to get overlooked. (The Spain show is fantastic as well.) Great Althea here in what may have been the best overall year for this tune,
Cassidy
Oct. 12, 1983
Madison Square Garden

Hey Sleuth, I'm thrilled someone finally paid this version proper notice. No other I've heard before or since packs in such perfect jamming from take off to touch down, and by '83 they had added that extra jam section that broadens the song's range-- not unlike how Jack Straw expanded its horizons from a mellow compact tune from '72-'74 into a jamming barn burner by '77. Maybe this version will get some more love now that you've nudged it along!
C. C. Rider
Sept. 26, 1981
Buffalo Auditorium

From a very very good show, as was the previous night at Lehigh. This is a rocked out but still blues-rooted CC. Up worthy.
I Need A Miracle
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Try the previous night's Miracle. IMO even better than this one, which is quite good.
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