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Jack Straw
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

These early 70s Jack Straws have so much Charm. Silky smooth rendition full of grace and wonderful joyous interplay. Surprised this isn’t here yet.
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Mexicali Blues
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

“It’s polka time!” Shouts Bobby at the beginning of this one! Honored to submit this one. Absolute rager from an underrated show.
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Candyman
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Passionate and poignant. Fantastic Fall 72 version.
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Black Peter
Oct. 18, 1980
Saenger Performing Arts Center

Stunning organ parts that take the song to a different level. Feels like I'm going down a lazy river without a care in the world.
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Weather Report Suite
Sept. 24, 1973
Civic Arena

Horns!! Let it Grow is already on here but the Whole suite needs love. When the horns come in you can't help but smile. Pure and beautiful.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 24, 1973
Civic Arena

Some small but smile inducing Friend of The Devil and Tico Tico teases at the beginning. Sweet sweet China Cat Sunflower take me away. So playful and carefree. Lots of subtle yet incredible interplay. The energy on this is simply amazing. Jerry channels The Cheshire Cat as Alice makes her way through wonderland. Beautiful transition into Rider, which feels strong rhythmically. A particularly thumping version. Great version.
Big River
Sept. 24, 1973
Civic Arena

Sick Keith Solo!
Weather Report Suite
Sept. 24, 1973
Civic Arena

Killer killer sax lines at the end. This is by definition, Heady.
Let It Grow
Sept. 24, 1973
Civic Arena

You know your stuff Carrion. Stunning version!!!!
The Other One
Oct. 22, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Powerful. Keith’s abilities are put on full display and are even put through the test through this heralding adventure. A stunning early version with a great Cryptical no less. The blueprint for later 72 versions and beyond, I love how egoless Jerry’s playing is here, Keith is the player Jerry really needed to explore further into the deep dark and highest of lights in music. This is a fine example of how Keith opened Jerry up. Lovely version. Also Phil is just murdering the bass in this version. ALSO THAT TRANSITION INTO DEAL? Real deal dead here ladies and gentleman. Make sure to pick your brain up off the floor after this.
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