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Grateful Novice

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They Love Each Other
Aug. 4, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Unless I'm very much mistaken, this is the premiere of Tiger.
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Jack Straw
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

There are some nice moments in the show before this, but it really takes off around here.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Truly beautiful version.
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Bertha
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

The bass cut at the start of this is a tragedy. Still a great version.
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They Love Each Other
July 20, 1976
Keystone

I know this is JGB, but it's one of the best versions and absolutely needs to be listed.
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Comments

Tennessee Jed
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Jerry's tone is dialed for this show, and Bobby's having a great night. Wish Garcia hadn't bailed on the second interlude, since Bobby was throwing down some great parts. Jam peaks harder than one might expect.
New Minglewood Blues
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Bobby: “it doesn’t sound the least little itty bit like it did during soundcheck so we’re still reeling in disbelief but we’re going to get out act together real quick here.”
Pretty Peggy O
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

vocal issues noticeable here. Bobby’s rhythm playing is outstanding, and changes the groove (and energy!) during the “what would your momma think” verse. Band (ok, rhythm section) seems more engaged after phoning in parts, and Jerry’s solo engages with the sound and silence of the hall itself (like it does on those nights when he’s really feeling it and has his tone dialed in). Bobby is VIP here though.
Weather Report Suite
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

Probably my favorite version, they nail it. This show's always worth a revisit.
The Other One
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

A dense, deep jam. Multiple sections and head spaces. All-time version.
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