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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.
9
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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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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