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The Other One
Nov. 16, 1970
Fillmore East

Whether it's the 16th or 23rd, it's a killerdillerthriller. Ripping version, with a perfect transition from Truckin'.
2
Big Railroad Blues
Nov. 16, 1970
Fillmore East

Energy and power that struts its stuff. This show seems direly overlooked. Very nice mix and sound quality.
5
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 16, 1970
Fillmore East

Beautiful jam and transition. The mix shows off Bobby nicely, which is rare for the era. His contribution is beautiful here. Enjoy.
2
King Bee
Nov. 16, 1970
Fillmore East

Sultry swaggering deeply opiated vibe, with a hot harp solo. Was this Pig or Will Scarlet?
3
Cold Rain and Snow
Nov. 16, 1970
Fillmore East

Exceptional version, slightly mellower tempo, with great harmonies and tight jamming. Surprised it's not here yet.

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Weather Report Suite
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Sizzling, up tempo version, and one of the prettiest WRS Part 1s that I remember. After going through the first half of 1970 chronologically these past months, a sudden dip into '73 is just fascinating, showing just how far they transformed themselves in just three or four years. The jazz chops they all brought through and in and out of the country and psychedelic eras are in tremendous flower now. Whadda treat. Mmmmmm, candy.
St. Stephen
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

Blisteringly hot outro here.
Uncle John's Band
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

Knowing that it's only about 6 months old at this stage is part of the fun. They go through the 7/4 parts with so much gusto, you can just hear how much fun they're having with it.
It's A Man's World
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

Exporatory version. Doesn't ever really lift off and they didn't stick with it for long, but on this one they try to stretch it out longer. Result: a simmering hot slow boil. Fun stuff for what is a finally a rarity from the great year 1970. Enjoy.
The Other One
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

Stunning power. One can hear throughout the tension and movement back towards Cryptical. Knowing that they would switch focus to the TOO from the CE soon makes this an interesting transitional version. Great show all around.