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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

Stark bluesy IKYR with Pigpen backing vocals - the best.

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Deal
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

This needs more love. A great "Deal". Easily the best bit of the first set, and considering the votes for BIODTL, BEW, PPO, etc. from this first set, I can't see how you have not noticed this Deal.
Scarlet Begonias
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

When I got married in '81, my lady bride walked down the aisle to Scarlet Begonias. I just thought I would share that with other deadheads.
Morning Dew
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

Just listened to this one again on the way to work today. Definitely one for the collection. Must be a top 5.
Morning Dew
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

I used to think some of the Europe '72 ones were better, but I have changed my mind. This is my favourite (currently). Whether best or not, it is certainly top 3, and it is an object lesson in how to milk a crescendo without ever losing even a milligram of musical integrity.
The Music Never Stopped
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Yes, this is a wonder. A unique one-off version, and a must-have. Personally, I find the preceding IMHBTheRoses, and this TMNS to be a wonderful all-time-best segment, but the rest of this particular concert is not the stuff to make it a top-40 concert of all time.
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