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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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Friend of the Devil
Nov. 23, 1978
Capital Centre

Stunning version. Sung with lots of passion, and during the solo, Jerry lets Wolf run loose and lets her howl. Great version from a great show!

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Such a great, great version. Starts off as curious as a China Cat can get, and openly explores these incredibly serene pockets of melodic themes that transcend even the most casual of listeners. The Feelin’ Groovy jam is one of the most organic I’ve heard in a China>Rider and before Jerry’s solo, Keith completely controls the jam the band being the hive mind and Keith at the center of this. Tender and sweet. A stunner.
Row Jimmy
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

I am in awe. This is beautiful, the pure definition of heaven.
Dark Star
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

The word psychedelic typical gets thrown around here a lot. A lot of the times it can be used too sparingly, yet this version somehow mangers to be the absolute pinnacle of pure psychedelic music. I can hear the intense trip these guys are having and the magic that ensues is captivating and enchanting. Intense energy.
Morning Dew
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

This, 9/10/74, and 1/2/70 are my all time favorite versions of this tune. The most emotive I’ve heard.
St. Stephen
April 27, 1969
Labor Temple

Sublime and beautifully played. Jammed out to sheer perfection. Do not overlook 60s Dead.