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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
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Jerry just soars. Just a real special moment from them as the band is completely interlocked and Jerry sees this as an opportunity to let loose and chart out new ideas. Lovely guitar lines that demand authority and turns the melody on its head. Lovely version. Rider is particularly inspired, very honest rendition.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

This was my go to Playin’ for a really long time. Incredible electric fusion that alters your brain chemistry and zaps your entire nervous system. I need to revisit 8/6 but I had always preferred this night. Incredible showcase of Weather Report and Herbie Hancockesque jamming.
Playin' In The Band
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Like being stuck under cosmic ooze. Jerry is possessed, channeling spirts of old to help him traverse these different dimensions, pushing the boundaries of human exploration. Check out Keith at the very end.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Woahhhhhh. I didn’t even realize this show had a China>Rider. A little slow but I don’t mind. Has a deep groove that’s truly unmatched and reaches incredible interstellar heights with time and patience. Meditative version. A place where stars shine the brightest. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite Europe 72 shows.
Big River
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

SMOKING. Check out Bobby laying it down during Keith’s solo. The energy is impalpable. Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream. It is not dying.
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