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El Paso
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Blossoms and blooms like a shining red rose. I really love the energy for this show.
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Ship of Fools
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

1974 and Ship of Fools go together like peanut butter and jelly. Full of emotion. They're really giving their all in this.
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Big River
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Like the breaking of a dam, this just flows at a truly ferocious pace. Jerry is relentless in his playing, the second solo will knock your socks off.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Any '74 version of this tune is a treat. Incredibly lovely with great Keith lines. Billy sways.
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Jack Straw
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Definitive for its time. The soundcheck gave us a preview, here's the full thing. Solid version.
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Candyman
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Forgot to mention. INSANE SOLO!!!!!!!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

I feel like I'm right there. Phil's bass just explodes during the main China Cat riff and at that moment you feel the intensity and power of the Grateful Dead. During the transition, things absolutely take off as you crash and bounce into deep sonic realms. It's alive!!!!!!!!!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

No main riff to bridge between China>Rider, BUT, hearing some organ and hearing the transition jammed out oh so subtly is a real treat. Nice version.
Bertha
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

When the coke was pure. Also what a fun and amazing Bertha. Jerry’s playing this show…my god.
Let It Grow
Feb. 28, 1981
Uptown Theater

Is the is really that low? Jerry is like a skittering June bug flying a million miles a second. Absolutely stunning phrasing and an incredible extended jam towards the end that transitions into a solid Deal. What a version. Needs much more love.
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