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Bird Song
Sept. 28, 1993
Boston Garden

Wooden and crunchy. Nice interplay between Jerry and Phil. Vince blows little zephyrs.
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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.
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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.
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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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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

While I feel that 'CCS'>'IKYR' could be a scorcher with any vintage of the band, it just might be that 1974 represents the apotheosis of this pairing, as nearly every version is a unique little sonic galaxy, with its own twists and turns and unique ornamentation. Here we have the first version from this year and recording-wise it's very good, with even the crowd well-captured (the SBDs from this Feb. '74 run are airier and, I think, richer than SBD recordings from later in the year, certain technical glitches notwithstanding). Note the interesting back-and-forth leading into the 'Feelin' Groovy' jam.
Dark Star
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Welcome aboard, DeadheadDan. You're right, this one deserves more fanfare. The pre-verse portion seems to epitomize the prevailing notion of '73 Dead being jazzy and mellow (although mellow is a relative term). After a nice, gentle but engaging intro, Phil begins to play a Stanley Clarke-like Latin fusion sounding line that the rest of the boys attack like an open buffet. Mandatory listening for fans of the era, for sure.
Eyes Of The World
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Indeed, the outro portion is where this version really shines.
Jack Straw
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

In fact, this is my favorite of the era.
Eyes Of The World
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Doesn't feature the most eloquent solos (although in his solo after the second verse there is something--maybe just a single well placed note-- that cuts deep) but it's an undeniable mood enhancer. This is a good version for listening to in the car with a cup of your favorite coffee on a bright, Saturday morning.
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