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Wharf Rat
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

Whoa, I can't believe this hasn't been submitted. Great vocal and four minutes of sublime outro solo. Check it out!
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Clementine
Aug. 13, 1968
Pacific Recording

The studio jam version from the expanded Aoxomoxoa release
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Big Boss Man
Aug. 14, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

just listen to Jerry and Phil. twang city in the intro, perfect Pig vocal
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Casey Jones
Aug. 15, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

Phil is high in the mix. One of the best '71 versions, I believe.
2
Me and My Uncle
May 30, 1971
Winterland Arena

Another fine 71 effort with very good sound and Phil high in the mix
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Just now opened up my copy of BIIYNI (I can't afford the whole PN box!) and put on disc 1. Well. There appears to be some real energy to this one. From my favorite spring 74 show. This official release has mixed in some crowd noise, and they seem pretty pleased. As they should have been. At about the 1:30 mark into IKYR, it dawned on me that this just might be the very best.
Wharf Rat
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

JG does some random rearranging of the lyrics, so it's not quite a vote for me. Also, I think he draws out some of the words way too much. Not fond of Weir's tone on this version; sort of grating.
Wharf Rat
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Portland, two days earlier, gets the votes, but this one is better. Flawless execution during the quiet "back on my feet' section by everyone. Steadier vocal by JG. A contender for the best of 74.
Wharf Rat
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

This is good, but 5/21 in Seattle is even better. I would have liked to have seen 5/21 on Believe It If You Need It, but Dave opted for the one embedded in the second set from 6/22/73. Understandable, though.
Sugaree
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Selected for inclusion on the Believe It If You Need It compilation from Pacific Northwest '73 '74.
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