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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.
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Dark Star
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

The pre-verse jams in this version are awesome, constantly shifting in mood and direction, with Billy the Engineer driving the train. Garcia is also very jazzy and bubbly, and takes the jam to some intense heights. The post-verse meltdown is pretty insane, too, and there's an unusual, almost funky segue into Truckin'. Overall, this one easily rivals my favorite spring '73 Dark Star, 3/28.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Very smooth
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Absolute GOO. In my top 10 China>Riders, no doubt.
Let It Grow
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Definitely the best LIG with the horns, and one of my all-time favorite versions.
Let It Grow
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

An intense performance from a very underrated show...I wish this was in better sound quality!
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