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Drums
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

A mighty a primal drum section reminiscent of the early acid test days. Follows after a rare Cryptical and breaks through into The Other One.
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Around and Around
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

Shocked that this hasn't been listed! Great energy with some decimating lines from Jerry and Bobby is screaming his big ol heart out. Great version.
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Drums -> Space
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Jerry and Bobby create a beautiful space before TOO. A conversation in strings. Billy and Mickey create primal, carnivorous music. Hunting music.
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Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

What a crown jewel Pretty Peggy O can be. A truly tender version that washes away all my worries. These 74 versions are quite special.
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Me and My Uncle
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

The Dead take the Parisians through a cowboys surrealist day dream. Check out how both Keith and Jerry are utterly locked into the music.
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Jerry had his reverb dialed in here. Possibly the most underrated show of 74. Absolutely incredible rendition that’s right up there with the best of the early versions.
Deal
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Keith is feeling very confident this show and it truly makes all the difference. Listen for the subtle interplay between him and the rest of the band on this and how it influences the song in a lot of uniquely cool ways.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

You can hear Keith really well on this. Not a really a huge fan of this particular tune but this a super solid opener!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Kickass archaic version. They’re really out here casting spells in 1974. Funky drums akin to 6/16/ later on in a few weeks, but this one has more ferocity and urgency that I really love about this era of China>Riders. Brilliant soloing from Jerry as the band kicks it into high gear. Hard rocking soaring version that I’d highly recommend. Underrated show.
Jack A Roe
Nov. 20, 1978
Cleveland Music Hall

Gladed you enjoyed Danny! I'm with you 100%. Jack a Roe has always been a real favorite of mine and hearing some more 78 renditions would've been the real cherry on top. I love 5/6/81 Jack a Roe for some crazy Jerry licks!
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