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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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Loser
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Top 10 show for me. Locked in is an understatement. The feeling of knowing everybody’s little idiosyncrasies and feeding into that is a feeling that persists this entire show, such great pure energy, the band sounds happy and can do whatever the hell they want. They're ALL on. This Loser is beautiful and haunting, a mellow phenomenal groove.
Morning Dew
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Carrion sometimes I think we have the same brain when it comes to the Dead. I also have disregarded this show for a while only to realize how much energy it’s packed with and how creative this set actually is. I don’t know why I ignored it or didn’t give it a chance for so long, maybe because of all the high praise I hear, but after a listening session not too long ago this show quickly rose up in best ever. Phenomenal Morning Dew.
To Lay Me Down
Oct. 18, 1980
Saenger Performing Arts Center

Moving and cathartic. Super underrated and deserves more love for its healing qualities alone.
China Doll
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Was thinking about this particular version a lot today. I didn’t even realize it was the top version. It deserves it. It takes you to a really comforting place if you’re in need of some healing. Heavy and beautiful. Like crystals in a cavern.
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.
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