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Candyman
Oct. 30, 1977
Assembly Hall - Indiana University

Keith stands out on this crystalline version. A stunning performance as the band is completely in synch with each other. Watch out for that solo too.
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They Love Each Other
Oct. 30, 1977
Assembly Hall - Indiana University

Lovely version with a really great Keith solo, Jerry’s solo right after is equally as moving. Don’t miss this one.
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Samson and Delilah
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Played with a real sense of urgency. Bobby growls away as Jerry explores a new approach to his soloing. This is a scorcher.
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Jerry plays away his sorrows on top of the rhythm devil’s swinging beats. Sweet as can be with some real magical energy here.
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Feelin' Groovy Jam
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

First ever in a China>Rider pairing. Makes for some wonderful music to start off this stellar show.
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Good Lovin'
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

A very tasty and rare China Cat sandwiched between this Good Lovin. Pigpen just tears the house down, his energy is off the charts. The jamming gets deep but stays incredibly consistent, they're all able stay on the same wavelength and as a result , we get some amazingly tight psychedelic blues jamming that'll leave you completely melted. So unique and by definition, heady. I highly recommend this one. The Transition out of CCS is one for the ages.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

This is a great late 70s China Rider. There aren't many either and this might be the best out of all of them. Jerry feels really comfortable exploring the song in a new light and his enthusiasm shines through in his playing too. Phil is stomping is way through the transition onto Rider. Great version in my opinion. You can also hear everyone quite well!
Jack A Roe
Nov. 20, 1978
Cleveland Music Hall

Oh wow. A jam opening up the second set leading into Jack a Roe? This version is oddly psychedelic in the best way. Great groove from the Rhythm Devils as well, allowing Jerry to set course and venture out into deep blue waters. Great subtle interplay from the band. Do not miss out on the jam that starts this all! Dripping in electric lysergic ooze. Jerry with Wolf incredibly dangerous.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Please show this one more love. Veneta is so awesome and is one of my favorite versions of this song, this one takes you through the celestial hall of the ancients. Through the spacetime continuum you go. Stellar version that 100% gets my upvote.
Bird Song
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Absolutely soars through the sky. Deserves a TON more love. 8/25 deservedly has more votes but there is a lot to love about this version. Jerry's phrasing is very clear and genuinely bird like. Veneta is a great show, but the run of shows before are really where it's at in my opinion.
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