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18
He's Gone
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Featured on the grateful dead hour long ago, this version was instantly my Fav. PHIL!
10
One More Saturday Night
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

This is the one underdog show, lack of great SBD you have all been lookin for!
6
One More Saturday Night
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Truely rockin, posted just for the best back up vocals I have heard on this song yet.
11
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Was searching for this for 20 years!! It was an unlabeled filler on one of my old tapes. whoever put it there knew what was up! HERE IT IS FOLKS!!!!!!
2
Estimated Prophet
Aug. 25, 1993
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Amazing jamming. Very jazzy, some of vince's best work imo. wouldn't call it the best version but definately worth a listen.

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Around and Around
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Great smokin version. I love it.
Around and Around
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

;-)
Around and Around
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

This show has so many highlihts, NFA, Terrapin, peggy-o, but this around and around, is indescribable, just listen and comment. by many light years the best I have ever heard. Shoot me if you disagree.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

No words to describe this one. Heard it on the GD hour about 20 years ago and it has been my fav by miles ever since. Grateful Dead at their best. 'nuff said, give it a listen and bump it up! I wish I was a headlight! Best Phil bomb EVER to end I know you rider! He WILL blow your speakers, be careful and fasten your seatbelts! 2015 says this belongs at number 1.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Beautiful version. if you love this one check out 3 weeks later, 12-6-73. They are very similar, and IMHO 12-6 is better (than any version). very close call. I put this in the top 5. Just about as good as it gets with Bobby's guitar work in the transition, Phil bombs all over and Keith very present and Jerry's vocals at their best. not to mention Bill working overtime without Mickey. Great choice!