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Big River
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

An explosive reading of the tune. Maybe Billy had an inkling beforehand and just wanted to be sure ya'll knew it was still a cowboy number.
12
Promised Land
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

A very nice 'lush' version nominated in the ongoing attempt to evaluate all of Dick's picks.
10
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 16, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

Gotten good mileage outta this one the last few months.
7
The Other One
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Proud and upstanding part of a great sequence. Phil is at the top of his game in one of his greatest of bass-playing years.
12
The Other One
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

This is most notable, I'd say, for the absolutely nuclear bomb that Phil drops during the 'Space' portion. Play it loud on a big rig!
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Comments

Sugaree
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

The first of the big phat ones? Sweet stuff! Download Series.
Feedback
Dec. 12, 1969
Thelma Theater

Great post!
Hard to Handle
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

What's this thing doing out in the weeds?
Tennessee Jed
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

I like a little bit of whimsy in a Jed or Ramble on Rose solo and this one doesn't disappoint.
Jack Straw
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

A nice one that deserves more appreciation.
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