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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

Not Fade Away
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

The first half is out of control. It slows a bit in the middle, but the transition into GDTRFB is killer. Better than Cornell for sure (IMHO of course).
Not Fade Away
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

The groove on this one is outrageous! Fantastic interplay on this slow burner masterpiece!
Not Fade Away
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Seems like the best NFAs are in '71!!! This is my second fave after the epic 11-15-71.
Scarlet Begonias
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

A unique version...sounds like they're gonna quit right after the song, then all of a sudden its off to happy melody jam land!
Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

Just love this one...Jerry really pours on the GOO
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