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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Blissful, otherworldly, mellow (but intense) transition...why wasn't this on the Dick's Picks?!?!
18
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 9, 1974
Alexandra Palace

constantly shifting gears from firey to spacy, hardly lets up for full 23 mins. A surprising gem from Euro '74!
4
Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 20, 1974
Palais Des Sports

A unique, interesting version due to the "china white". Has an almost country flavor with what sounds like a lot of slide guitar. A cool jam for sure.
4
Around and Around
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

The greatest pre hiatus version, I guarantee it!!!!!!!!!!
8
Big Railroad Blues
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Seriously massive energy. Love the sloppy solo Jer tosses in during a verse just for shits!
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Weather Report Suite
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Jazz central on this one
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Silky smooth is the perfect description. One of my favorites.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 7, 1978
Field House - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Some great jamming here!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Amazing Transition! Mutron heaven right here
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Possibly my all time favorite S>F, personally I think this is better than 2/5/78 or even Barton.
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