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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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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

The Other One
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

WARNING:High contents of cosmic lysergic ooze present in this recording. Probably one of the most acidic The Other One’s I’ve ever heard, this just slays me every time I hear it. A DNA dissolving molecular monster that goes DEEP. Love the Keith and Jerry interplay on this so much. From the depths of the void, to Dark Star territories, to static sound, to Olympic jazz workouts. This has it all. Not for the faint of heart, but if you’re willing, it’s worth it. Lots of deep space on this one.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Just perfect. Significant for the first Feelin’ Groovy transition ever performed with China>Rider, the whole suite is played so beautifully and that transition has some of the most interesting ideas I’ve heard from a China Rider. Definitely a top 5 for me.
Eyes Of The World
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

If definitive was ever a word used to describe a song, this version would fit the bill by a long shot. Just a well rounded incredible sounding eyes that just warms your heart while taking your mind for a spin. Incredibly interplay that’s just damn near perfect. No bullshit here. Especially coming out of that Nobody’s fault but mine, feels like Dorothy landing in Oz after the tornado blasts her and Toto into this magical, magical land. “Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Comment accidentally posted twice but go listen to this version!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

If we’re talking about China>Rider as a whole this has got to be one of the most fluid sounding versions of this suite I’ve ever heard. Not a note missed, just sublime and powerful. I’m usually very picky when it comes to China>Rider but man this is great great version
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