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Ramble On Rose
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Sharp, delightful version. Supercharged Keith’s melodic lines will keep you guessing.
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Jack Straw
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Do not miss! Jerry and Billy delicately dance across this while Phil subtly challenges the stability.
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Row Jimmy
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Very cohesive version with a noticeable snap. And Phil’s prominent in the recording.
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The Other One
Sept. 10, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Don’t miss this wild, careening thrill ride. Start at Playin’ to get the full effect.
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Drums -> Space
Sept. 10, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Vivid Drums followed by extraordinary Space: a bright, melodic Bob and Jerry jam, then bicycle horns and a rich TOO intro jam.
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Black Peter
Jan. 23, 1970
Honolulu Civic Auditorium

This one really works. A tight performance at a fairly brisk tempo, it’s an excellent representation of Black Peter in the era just before TC’s departure.
Good Lovin'
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

This fantastic, deep bluesy jam works well as the centerpiece of the second set. Don’t pass this show by just because there’s no Dark Star or Other One.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 11, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Parts of the transition jam sound like they could have sprung from one of the era’s Terrapin outros. Very good and worth a listen when you want to hear a different take on China Cat Rider.
Eyes Of The World
April 3, 1982
The Scope

To my knowledge, this is totally unlike any of the other 381 versions played. It's played to the rhythm of Bertha!! And yes, the soloing really opens up as a result. This show is a treasure.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Wow, this really is unique. The Rhythm Devils step way back in the transition jam, and the musical conversation between the other four seems freer as a result.
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