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Wharf Rat
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Gorgeous, well-paced high energy version. Playin'>Wharf>Truckin'>NFBM (theme only)>Playin' reprise
18
Playin' In The Band
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

You'll hear voices and see faces in this abstract assault which showcases exceptional group interplay. Bertrando's AUD is VG+.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Warning: May cause goosebumps. Bertrando's AUD is VG+.
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Greatest Story Ever Told
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

I always thought that Summer '74 was the best period for this tune but this version is sick.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 6, 1984
Aladdin Theater

If you want to hear something sweet from 1984, check this out!!!
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

A really nice CCS, though the Rider does seem to flag a bit.
Sugaree
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

A nice 'compact' version; the pathos is all there--as it is in virtually every song from this first set. Indeed, a sort of tasty, less-is-more approach to the embellishment here.
They Love Each Other
Feb. 22, 1977
Assembly Hall, U. of IL.

I think you meant '73 and, if so, thanks because I do need to revisit some of that 2-night run at some point. From the 22nd, a really nice DS, PITB and a very underrated 'Bird Song'. I also need to check out this TLEO.
Bird Song
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

I've always loved this one and, boy, is it unjustly low on the list. Be sure to wait for the jam after the final verse.
Playin' In The Band
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Searing. A little coke vapor in the brain.
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