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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.
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Weather Report Suite
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

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

Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

I revisited this one recently, and I should add that Garcia plays some of the most viciously fluid runs I've ever heard on this song. Should be ranked higher, it's an A+ version for sure.
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Been a favorite ever since I first heard Dick's Picks, vol. 11
Eyes Of The World
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Agreed on all points. A unique, almost minimalistic version but so perfect at the same time. Also major points for filling the rare encore slot.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Unique version, but the sound of this AUD is what really blows me away...one of the best this side of 8/6/71.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Love this one!
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