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14
Deal
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Some great turns on this one, Jer really pouring on the Blues!
9
Weather Report Suite
Oct. 25, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

An AMAZINGLY HOT, A++ version, with a neat repirse of the prelude at the end. This is seriously one of my VERY favorites, folks!!!!!
12
Weather Report Suite
Dec. 12, 1973
Omni Coliseum

An excellent bubbly, noodley version; mellow but intense
12
Weather Report Suite
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

VERY spicy, down on the border jams!!!
16
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

Download series #8. Just an effortlessly smooth version all around; great vocals and flowing leads from jerry. The epitome of all that is fall '73.

Comments

Bird Song
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

I agree, this one is painfully underrated. More people should hear this!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

This is a great one. Maybe not quite as good as Cornell but definitely a standout from '77.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Seriously, this is probably the best version of the year. Wish I could vote for it twice.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

A great one! Definitely better than Cornell, but not quite as stunning as 5/21/77, which is the 2nd best of the year IMO.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

There are better in May '77 alone IMHO. Check out 5/13, 5/17, and especially 5/21, as others have mentioned. Still an epic version though, with a totally unique transition.