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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Blissful, otherworldly, mellow (but intense) transition...why wasn't this on the Dick's Picks?!?!
18
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 9, 1974
Alexandra Palace

constantly shifting gears from firey to spacy, hardly lets up for full 23 mins. A surprising gem from Euro '74!
4
Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 20, 1974
Palais Des Sports

A unique, interesting version due to the "china white". Has an almost country flavor with what sounds like a lot of slide guitar. A cool jam for sure.
4
Around and Around
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

The greatest pre hiatus version, I guarantee it!!!!!!!!!!
8
Big Railroad Blues
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Seriously massive energy. Love the sloppy solo Jer tosses in during a verse just for shits!
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Viola Lee Blues
April 21, 1969
The Ark

My favorite of '69
Viola Lee Blues
Jan. 23, 1968
Eagles Auditorium

This is some serious amphetamine jamming!! One of my favorites
Dark Star
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Nice Spanish Jam teases from Bob
They Love Each Other
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Whole 1st set is great, and somewhat overlooked in the light of what comes later!
Dark Star
June 7, 1969
Fillmore West

Liquid jamming in this one. Not to worry, this whole show is underrated IMO
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