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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Beautiful and inspired
5
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Amazing guitar playing
8
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Some serious surf rock here, the likes of which only found in '74
6
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

Nice soloing and a powerful conclusion.
7
Weather Report Suite
Sept. 20, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Some intense improv during this one

Comments

Bird Song
March 7, 1981
Cole Field House

Stupendous Bird Song right here!!! This version has it all, from soaring melodies to jazz to deep space. A definitive version, no doubt, and possibly my favorite post-hiatus.
Here Comes Sunshine
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Love this version!!! Melodic bliss!!!!
Estimated Prophet
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

Wow!!! Epic slow burner with an absolutely scorching transition into Eyes. Thanks for putting this one up!
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

This version is just phenomenal, almost as good as any version from 1974. The playing is in a very similar context to the pre-hiatus versions, but with a funkier, more aggressive feel. Jerry has some wonderfully melodic soloing during the verses, and Phil totally owns the jam out of the song.
Let It Grow
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Scratch that, this is THE BEST version of the '80s IMO. Absolutely insane energy that just floors me every time!!!