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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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Eyes Of The World
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

A more raucous 'Eyes' I haven't heard, and yet it never feels rushed or loud for cheap effect. And while it may be fast, Jerry just cuts through it all like a gold medal slalom skier. Not the best of '77, but a great musical specimen, nonetheless.
They Love Each Other
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

I like it the more I hear it. Keith's solo is alright and Jerry keeps landing on these little blissed-out knolls (like terraced rice paddies) in his. For a big cresting TLEO solo, on the other hand, check out 4/16/78.
St. Stephen
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

I'll take this over most of the '68-'70 versions.
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

Still underrated. The big outro solo on this one is probably the most ferocious of '77. The Wolf is all burnin' eyes, curled lips and drawn teeth and pink gums.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

A really nice 'Scarlet Begonias' gives way to an at first delicate, made-for-headphones transition that develops into a deep groove upon, in, and throughout which Jerry does some tasty melodic landscaping. I also like the first solo in the 'Fire'. And while Jerry doesn't nail all the lyrics, I do like the way he sings this one. Wait!...is this the best version from Fall '77?
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