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Sugaree
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

One of the (for me) rare versions of Sugaree that never drags, but keeps building and building with great intensity.
3
Dark Hollow
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

Pure sweetness.
8
Jack A Roe
Nov. 17, 1978
Rambler Room

Great feeling and beautiful acoustic Dead harmonies at their best.
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Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Nov. 17, 1978
Rambler Room

Gorgeous acoustic version in a superb gem of a concert. Jer's voice is perfect, the emotional arc soars. A mini masterpiece.
3
Space
Nov. 30, 1979
Stanley Theater

Wait for it, then run in fear from it. The boys had something ferocious in mind here.

Comments

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.