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Sugar Magnolia
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

Especially the way the peak jam returns at the end of the Sunshine Daydream
1
The Other One
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

Hinted after Truckin’, we first get a Phil throwdown solo before the launch into the compact and innovative O1 journey
2
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 20, 1983
Providence Civic Center

Hey, check this one out!
1
Passenger
May 11, 1979
Billerica Forum

Yeah, this one's good too, with Jer hittin' the mogul-run leads cleanly
2
Bertha
May 13, 1973
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Slower tempo gives room to move; Phil especially active
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Weather Report Suite
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Superlative throughout, with some darkstarish creep.
Morning Dew
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

I've been splattered *.*
Big River
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Happily lost in the aforementioned flood of Big Rivers…
Scarlet Begonias
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Wow, definitely steps into the aisle to boogie for a while, slipping off into Roses, yet reflecting on the lyrical connections with Scarlet.
Wharf Rat
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Jerry’s opening notes capture the essence of the song/ the Wharf Rat’s vibe, as they simultaneously convey -- I may be out here in the cold and down-trodden by the docks, but I’m willing to get up and fly away – or at least try, anyway. No worries about the dime; thanks for listening.
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