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Nobody's Fault But Mine
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

This one has more of an Other One-ish feel than most...they seem like they're pushing for it but end up going in a completely different direction
19
Nobody's Fault But Mine
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

One of the best mellow blues versions...killer noodles from Jerry
37
Weather Report Suite
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Very graceful playing on this one, gets kind of spacey leading up to a smooth as butter transition into Dark Star.
3
Truckin'
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

Killer jam out of this Truckin' with a huge peak that gives way to some fast-paced space-jazz from Jerry, and landing on a quick little mellow MLBJ
6
Mind Left Body Jam
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Beautiful, mellow version. Garica's tone is especially sweet, with an almost country-ish flavor; sounds like he's using a bit of slide?

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

agreed, the best, most unstoppable, most joyful Feelin' Groovy ever
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Beautiful, jazzy, and a one of a kind transition in Rider. One of the best of '74.
Alligator
Aug. 22, 1968
Fillmore West

Forgot about this one! Even better than 8/23
Not Fade Away
Nov. 24, 1972
Dallas Memorial Auditorium

Part of a outrageous, balls-to-the-wall NFA>GDTRFB>NFA combo
Truckin'
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

Jerry WAILS, possibly the hottest version ever