China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 3, 1981
Cleveland Music Hall
Sure, some of those 'Feelin' Groovy' jams in the segues of '73-'74 are good, but most are a momentum/buzz kill, if not just downright cheesy and lame. I know plenty of folks hold the 'Feelin Groovy' jam in high regard--and there are certainly some that I like, whether it be certain '69/'70 Dark Stars (although the 'Tighten Up' is superior, right?) or '73/'74 CCS>IKYRs (like 6/16/74, but even then...). Still, though, I love most of these CCS>IKYRs despite the 'FG' jam, as it more often than not seems to clip a hot Jerry solo without enough musical payoff. In short: blasphemy! There are discussions of this elsewhere out there in Barlow's cyberspace, so please, let's discuss... Anyway, this version: imagine that 'FG' jam getting in the way of Jerry's laidback, fireside-like but somehow on-the-edge-of-your-seat and still all the while ear-to-ear-grinnin' transition solo? Me? I'd rather accidentally eat a strip of some shitty, speedy 'cid. Regardless, this needs some votes! Oh yeah, I sure as hell ain't hatin' with any of this, just trying to add the wrinkle of my perspective. If you disagree, spread the love for the 'FG'!!! (But...that Alpine Valley version from '82? Now that hint of the 'FG' just about brings a tear to my eye! What a deep band!)
