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El Paso
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Not the best vocally, but very good instrumentally.
4
One More Saturday Night
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Billy really makes this one -- some very cool snare and hi-hat work starting just before 2:00!
1
Drums
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Very technically sound — almost like he’s doing a rudiment exercise for much of it, which is fine by me!
2
Casey Jones
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Pretty good climax on this one, which is the key to the song IMO. All-around solid version, surprised it's not on here yet.
3
St. Stephen
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

They sound a bit bored with it to my ears until Phil kicks them into gear around the 4:00 mark. Probably smart that they gave it a break after '71...
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Comments

Weather Report Suite
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

Jerry unleashes an incredible torrent of notes with about a minute to go in this one. Beautiful opening as well.
Dire Wolf
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

They play this like a super-swung Ramble On Rose!
Casey Jones
Dec. 1, 1973
Music Hall

Much more careful tempo than usual. Cool!
Weather Report Suite
Dec. 1, 1973
Music Hall

^Just came to say the same...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

In addition to everything already mentioned, Jerry’s vocals on Rider are incredible! Sounding like 1970 at times.
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