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7/17/89 I may be biased but is there a better china/rider? or ujb? might be the hottest ever as well. but this show imo is a A++

i enjoy the '72 china/riders best

Portland Oregon 1974........my all time favorite....can;t remember the date at the momemnt

Great transition jam that I don't understand why they quit playing

George

I'm not so sure that's even the best Alpine Valley China>Rider! Check the 1987 edition: http://www.archive.org/details/gd87-06- ... sbeok.shnf

But my all-time favorite 80's China > Rider (by a light year): Glens Falls, New York 4/14/82: http://www.archive.org/details/gd1982-0 ... eok.flac16 - the jam goes to breathtaking spaces, just miraculous!

I love the transitions they had in '74 (i.e. Providence 6/26), but love the vigor/vocal exuberance/energy of a 12/29/77. If I recall the Alpine show (DVD release) also has a ripping rider! So many killer versions of China-Rider in so many different ways!

The UJB from Morgantown WV in '83 is my favorite. Great intro! The 87 Alpine China Rider was badass too.