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Big River
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Like the breaking of a dam, this just flows at a truly ferocious pace. Jerry is relentless in his playing, the second solo will knock your socks off.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Any '74 version of this tune is a treat. Incredibly lovely with great Keith lines. Billy sways.
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Jack Straw
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Definitive for its time. The soundcheck gave us a preview, here's the full thing. Solid version.
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Mexicali Blues
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Just a damn near perfect performance. Shocked not to see this one submitted. One of MANY highlights from this show.
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The Eleven
June 21, 1969
Fillmore East

Stupidly heavy, shades of early heavy metal on this one. Incredible controlled chaos that explores so much. A very tight version.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Flawless, enchanting and witchy China>Rider. My personal favorite version. Tranquil yet holds a lot of power. Will instantly put you in a trance, further evidence that magic really does exist. Coming out of a Chimera of a Dark Star, this spellbinding version takes you places you'd never thought you'd be able to go before. Inspiring and timeless, the entire Dark Star>China>Rider feels like a seance. Just perfect.
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!!!!
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