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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.

Comments

Ship of Fools
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Enunciated vocals from Jerry are always a treat. Haunting keys that emulate the rocking of a ship at sea. Great passionate version.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Thank you Gyln. Spells get cast, dragons slain, and hyperspace archived, I personally couldn’t ask more from a Playin’ jam. Brilliant use of timing from Jerry, his playing is particularly inspired this night, showing his wit and playfulness while revealing his musically virtuosic chaotic nature. Never really loses focus and gets deep, enveloping you in shades of blue and purple colors. Incredible version. Also listen closely and you’ll understand why Keith was the missing piece. Some of his best playing here. I didn’t know you well Glyn but I was instantly enamored by the sheer amount of contributions you’ve made to this site. I’m new here but I’m happy to come across your posts and comments that carry such enthusiasm for the music we all love. Spinning this one for you.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Wonderful inventive playing from Keith. Super solid performance with a great middle jam.
Candyman
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

Still one of my favorites. A walk through an open field with the stars all dancing up above, this one is a keeper. Beautiful version.
Dark Star
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Truly one of my favorite jams. As the users above stated, an inverted Dark Star that explores dark and mysterious dimensions. Really the meat and potatoes of this is the Jam between, which features some of the most intriguing and transcendent lines from Jerry. A spiritual epiphany, jams like this couldn’t be replicated outside of 1972, His playing guides you towards something greater than ourselves and leads to some jazzy, psychically interlocked musical conversations. Whimsical and full of life. This one takes you on a real journey, check out Billy and Keith feeding rhythmic ideas to each other, adventurous and a virtuosic performance. Start from Truckin’ to really get the full experience. Such a phenomenal sequence of music and which eventually transforms into Morning Dew. Beautiful and brilliant subtle use of feedback on this, the meltdown after the first verse is cathartic and raw. Keith dissects and rips open a worm hole which the band gets swallowed into, and spirals. Cannot recommend this enough. Why the dead are the best.