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Weather Report Suite
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Surprised this isn't listed yet. This version is by far the best with the horns, with Jerry and Martin really getting into it with some fiery leads!
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Cryptical Envelopment
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Monster reprise, one of the longest and best ever.
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Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Unusual and fiery version making up the meat of an otherworldly Playin' sandwich.
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Cryptical Envelopment
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Without question, the best Crypt reprise ever performed. This one reaches the limits of space and time.
18
Scarlet Begonias
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

First ever Scarlet Begonias. Very unusual sound with a very tentative, bluesy feel, but it's still a keeper and worth hearing for the novelty at least
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Comments

Sugar Magnolia
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

100 percent agree!
Scarlet Begonias
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

Favorite stand-alone! ultra-jazzy, gooey, melty goodness here!
Cassidy
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

the first ever!
Eyes Of The World
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Wonderful version, the best June '74 Eyes IMO. The proto-Slipknot that develops out of the post song jam is especially wicked, but the entire performance of the song is truly special in every way.
Eyes Of The World
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

One of Phil's finest moments, he just won't quit soloing. You can tell Jerry is trying to come in with the minor jam and Phil just shuts him down!
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