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I Know You Rider
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

Excellent stand-alone version, Jerry plays and sings a perfect tempo. Beautiful version, ethereal to say the least.
1
Black Peter
June 26, 1988
Civic Arena

Middle of the road show at best, but this Black Peter portrays a certain beautiful somber joy that just clicks along with the very slow tempo
11
Big River
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

One of the all-time great Big Rivers
24
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Frankly, I was quite surprised upon seeing this one had yet to be posted. A seamless and absolutely sick version
7
Jack Straw
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Garcia plummets deep to the final climax, a fairly quick but power packed rendition
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Comments

High Time
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

As good a version as you will ever hear
Jack A Roe
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

This has a real authentic sense to it. Sounds slightly Irish and the fills are reminiscent of some folk influences, and I love the way garcias voice molds with the lyrics. Some good energy but I wouldn't necessarily call it hot. All in all a great jack a roe.
Me and My Uncle
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

Heard of this famous Chateau, but never heard this show. Its a good one, thats for sure. Thanks for pointing this one out. I can always count on your picks from 1971. This M&mU has some nice rhythmic patterns, and a strong concise solo.
Bird Song
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Soars...
Sugaree
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

In this version Garcia's solos are exceedingly emotional. Outside of the band, perhaps something important may have been on his mind. He plays his emotions right through the strings, and right through the vocals. So heartfelt, so emotive, and so good. This is a version to remember, and is a good representation of Garcia's advanced guitar skill. Show this to any nay-sayer and if they don't turn in to Garcia's skill then they have an ugly misconception of how to judge a guitar player.
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