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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+.
24
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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Dark Star
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Woops! Sorry, CC--I meant to say 12/15/72.
Dark Star
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

I haven't listened to it in a while but, if I remember right, 12/10/72 Long Beach has also got a long red carpet rolled out for DS.
China Cat Sunflower
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

I should also say that there is no IKYR here, as is sometimes erroneously listed.
Dark Star
April 26, 1970
York Farm

Apparently, they also played TIFTOO and Dancin' in the Streets (among, obviously, others) at this long show. And by most accounts they blew the lid off the place. The boys sure did have a thing for Wisconsin! Check out these links... (http://lostlivedead.blogspot.com.tr/2009/12/sound-storm-york-farm-poynette-wi-april.html) (http://www.setlists.net/?show_id=0578) Edit: just put those links in parentheses 'cause they got all scrunched up.
Dancin' in the Streets
May 6, 1970
Kresge Plaza - MIT

And that pocket sure is deep! I always loved Bobby urging everyone to get up and shake it as Jerry comes in with authority for the big jam. Also, the way they play the 'Tighten' Up' jam in this one is, as I remember (been a few moons since I heard this one), quite different than say, 6/24/70 or 10/31/71--less ecstatic and more angular? Great stuff!
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