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I Know You Rider
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

Excellent stand-alone version, Jerry plays and sings a perfect tempo. Beautiful version, ethereal to say the least.
1
Black Peter
June 26, 1988
Civic Arena

Middle of the road show at best, but this Black Peter portrays a certain beautiful somber joy that just clicks along with the very slow tempo
11
Big River
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

One of the all-time great Big Rivers
24
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Frankly, I was quite surprised upon seeing this one had yet to be posted. A seamless and absolutely sick version
8
Jack Straw
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Garcia plummets deep to the final climax, a fairly quick but power packed rendition

Comments

Morning Dew
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

This is what all Morning Dews should sound like. Spectacular final crescendo. One of the better Dews of 73'
Cumberland Blues
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

This is a real smoker, and vocals are top-notch. The whole early show is worth checking out.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

They hit this out of the park. Each instrument clicks, and there is clear communication between instruments. Rocking and powerful version. Definitive.
Wharf Rat
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

This is really good. Epic O1<Wharf Rat
New Minglewood Blues
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

These guys were on fire this whole show. But during this song they kick it into a new gear and pour it on like this was the last time they were ever going to play the song.