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Bird Song
Sept. 28, 1993
Boston Garden

Wooden and crunchy. Nice interplay between Jerry and Phil. Vince blows little zephyrs.
8
So Many Roads
Sept. 28, 1993
Boston Garden

So much Dead to soothe my soul, and this is some of it. Tight.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

When the going gets weird, Weir sings the headlight part.
15
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

This one doesn't have the shimmering lyricism of, say, 5/22/77, but the logic of Jerry's phrasing is a hoot.
10
The Other One
Aug. 20, 1972
San Jose Civic Auditorium

Needs to be on the map. Features a jam that seems to be based on Skydog's 'Little Martha' and a nice 'Tiger Jam', but that's not all...
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Comments

Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Yes, indeed, a great one...however, JS is one of those tunes that can never have a definitive version as it was always well represented throughout all eras of the band since its inclusion in the repertoire. But, is this essential listening? Of course, it is.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Man, back in those days Keith provided an absolute perfect economy of accompaniment.
Uncle John's Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

The context for this one certainly couldn't be any better and it features beautiful, tasty playing with hardly a wasted note. Awesome stuff.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

I'm surprised to see this one so low, too. Excellent China Cat here.
The Other One
Dec. 10, 1972
Winterland Arena

This version soars and melts down and soars again. 25 minutes of phenomenal stuff. And this show has more gems to offer.
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