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Bird Song
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Perfection.
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Morning Dew
Jan. 14, 1967
Polo Field, Golden Gate Park

Probably a "misdated" Dew, but no matter; this early version is as emotive as it gets
11
China Cat Sunflower
May 24, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

I usually prefer the China>Rider combo but this is a must hear version; Jerry really pours on the HEAT between the verses!!
19
Dark Star
March 28, 1969
Student Center

Powerful jams, Jerry really delivers!
31
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 26, 1972
Music Hall

Unbelievable Playin' on this Playin', they fly thru at least a hundred different changes at supersonic speed. Billy is absolutely on Fire!!!
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The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

HOLY SHIT!!! Just heard this for the first time tonight...easily a new favorite.
Weather Report Suite
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Best jam out of WRS they ever did...hell, this could be the best JAM they ever did!!
Weather Report Suite
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Some serious jazz here
Let It Grow
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

great '80s version!
Let It Grow
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Listened to it again tonite, and I was floored. I seriously think this could be the best LIG ever.
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