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China Cat Sunflower
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

A curious Cat peekin' through some Good Lovin'. Not an epic CCS per se, but the transitions in 'n out are as smooth as a Michael Jordan layup. Unique.
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Dark Star
April 26, 1970
York Farm

We can only wonder...
18
Doin' That Rag
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

Not too much Tiny Tim and Jerry's solo blooms nicely.
8
Black Peter
Aug. 12, 1972
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

A slightly brisk and jaunty version that is smack-dab in the middle of a TOO. More bluesy rock than ponderous and Faulknerian (?).
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China Cat Sunflower
Feb. 14, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Jerry's early tone is sweetly acerbic, and pleases like the burn from a swig of crisp Coke on a hot day. Seamless transition into 'The Eleven'.
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Cold Rain and Snow
Feb. 2, 1970
Fox Theatre

Just like a big B-52 chugging upward, '69/'70 Dead could sure soar in its own heavy way.
Not Fade Away
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

Devoid of downtime.
Loser
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

1970s guitar god-type shit. Always the first of the big 'Loser's that comes to mind, although I'm one of those that thinks 'Loser' could be hot in any vintage.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

I can't seem to recall a so-called 'Feelin' Groovy' jam/theme/motif in a CCS>IKYR that better serves its purpose than the one here.
The Other One
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

This or Harpur? Might have to go with this for versions with that '69/'70 sound. Then again, might have to take a closer listen.
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