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The Eleven
Feb. 2, 1969
Labor Temple

A-MAZING, tight as a f'ing drum version with Garica on his absoulte A-GAME. Totally epic, earth-scorching leads!!! MUST HEAR!!!!!
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The Eleven
Oct. 13, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

BETTER than 10/12!?
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Viola Lee Blues
Dec. 1, 1966
Studio demo

A lot more developed than most from '66
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Viola Lee Blues
April 12, 1970
Fillmore West

Funkay!
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Viola Lee Blues
Sept. 3, 1967
Dance Hall

Really long, jazzier version that goes in a lot of directions- some fantastic interplay. Jerry hangs on the main riff at the end forever!
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The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

HOLY SHIT!!! Just heard this for the first time tonight...easily a new favorite.
Weather Report Suite
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Best jam out of WRS they ever did...hell, this could be the best JAM they ever did!!
Weather Report Suite
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Some serious jazz here
Let It Grow
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

great '80s version!
Let It Grow
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Listened to it again tonite, and I was floored. I seriously think this could be the best LIG ever.
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