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Dark Star
Oct. 24, 1971
Easttown Theatre

Jerry and Phil are off the charts during a really unique jam in the last half of this epic DS
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Weather Report Suite
Dec. 8, 1973
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

An excellent version from an underrated show. Amazing, climactic leads!
70
The Other One
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

EPIC VERSION!!! Primal attack reminiscent of '69-'70 harldy lets up until the 1st verse 13 mins. in...the thematic jam at the end is trancendent!!!!
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The Other One
April 21, 1972
Beat Club

The insane energy does not let up once for the whole 20 mins, except for a cool MLB-ish jam that comes after the 2nd verses....weird stuff
10
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

Smooth firey build up to an epic Feelin' Groovy
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Comments

Wharf Rat
July 18, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Absolutely incredible jazzy and flowing jamming on this version. Top notch stuff and might be the best of the year. This whole 2nd set is one of the best of all time!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Yes, there are certainly a number of blown lyrics, but if you can hear past that, I think this version has a wonderfully subdued, lilting and jazzy transition, one of the best of the period IMHO. The Fire also contains some very hot playing.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Incredible version, the final jam peak is INSANE!!
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

This one is indeed excellent...not as hot as the night after, but very strong!
Estimated Prophet
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Easily the best spring 77 version - very hot jam and the first ever pairing with Eyes.
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