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Weather Report Suite
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Surprised this isn't listed yet. This version is by far the best with the horns, with Jerry and Martin really getting into it with some fiery leads!
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Cryptical Envelopment
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Monster reprise, one of the longest and best ever.
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Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Unusual and fiery version making up the meat of an otherworldly Playin' sandwich.
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Cryptical Envelopment
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Without question, the best Crypt reprise ever performed. This one reaches the limits of space and time.
18
Scarlet Begonias
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

First ever Scarlet Begonias. Very unusual sound with a very tentative, bluesy feel, but it's still a keeper and worth hearing for the novelty at least
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Comments

Not Fade Away
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Excellent, hard rocking NFA!! One of my favorites, too.
Let It Grow
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Love this one!!! Used to be a mostly '73-'74 LIG guy 'til I heard this a while back. Thanks for the rec.
Let It Grow
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

just ridiculous!
Not Fade Away
May 6, 1970
Kresge Plaza - MIT

Absolutely one of the finest early versions, some seriously heavy grooves here!
Not Fade Away
Oct. 6, 1977
Activity Center. Arizona State U

I'd be remiss not to add that Jerry even briefly breaks into the Mind Left Body jam, no joke!
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