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Alligator
Feb. 15, 1969
Electric Factory

Long and intense; a stunning Bid You Goodnight theme takes this one up a notch...
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Alligator
Feb. 14, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Used on Anthem of the Sun. Awesome leads, cool Mountain jam theme.
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Alligator
Feb. 28, 1969
Fillmore West

The "Power Jam", wild stuff from Phil!
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Big Railroad Blues
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

Dick's Picks 28. Stands apart from all others of the early era - Jerry is unique and inspired.
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New Potato Caboose
Jan. 23, 1968
Eagles Auditorium

Heavy Metal Jerry!
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Comments

Dark Star
Feb. 22, 1973
Assembly Hall, University of Illinois

The per-verse jam is some of the most transcendentally beautiful playing I've ever heard on this song... Garcia is just perfect!!!
Weather Report Suite
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Love this laid-back jazzy version. Classic, ultra-chill performance all around.
Weather Report Suite
Sept. 15, 1973
Providence Civic Center

I'm not a big fan of the "horns shows" but I do dig this one. The best version with horns by far is 9/11/73 IMO.
Weather Report Suite
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Keith takes an excellent lead in this verison
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

Absolutely scorching feelin' groovy transition!!! One of my favorite shows ever...
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