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Dark Star
Oct. 20, 1968
Greek Theatre - University of California

BEST of the early Dark Stars? You decide. Gorgeous melodies, epic flow. A lot packed into only 10 minutes...
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Weather Report Suite
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Beautiful, flowing and graceful
5
Weather Report Suite
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Not a very crisp SB, but really electric, emotional jamming from Jerry. An underappreciated version.
29
Weather Report Suite
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Most amazing Let It Grow climax I've ever heard; Jerry and Phil really going to town. Also a wild Billy-driven fusion jam into Wharf Rat.
32
Weather Report Suite
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

KILLER ultra-jazzy jams from Garcia. An all around classic show.
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Comments

Dark Star
Feb. 22, 1973
Assembly Hall, University of Illinois

The per-verse jam is some of the most transcendentally beautiful playing I've ever heard on this song... Garcia is just perfect!!!
Weather Report Suite
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Love this laid-back jazzy version. Classic, ultra-chill performance all around.
Weather Report Suite
Sept. 15, 1973
Providence Civic Center

I'm not a big fan of the "horns shows" but I do dig this one. The best version with horns by far is 9/11/73 IMO.
Weather Report Suite
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Keith takes an excellent lead in this verison
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

Absolutely scorching feelin' groovy transition!!! One of my favorite shows ever...
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