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Bird Song
July 11, 1981
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Very nice version
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Aiko Aiko
July 6, 1984
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Fun show opener at Alpine Valley
2
Jack Straw
May 22, 1982
Greek Theatre - University of California

Hot Jack Straw>Sugaree opener at the Greek
4
Me and My Uncle
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Dick’s Picks 12 version
2
Not Fade Away
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

Another well played E72 NFA
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Comments

Loser
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

Brilliant performance. The Tobin matrix really captures the dynamics and emotion.
Row Jimmy
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

You could make a strong argument that this is the best version ever. The outro grooves like no other
Weather Report Suite
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Really cool reprise of the WRS intro at the very end, and Martin Fiero crushes it here..
Dark Star
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

Around the 16 minute mark on DP36, Jerry goes missing for about 3 minutes. Anyone know why? Technical issues? Bathroom break? He broke a string earlier during Bird Song..
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
April 9, 1983
Hampton Coliseum

^Thanks for your input, NJFunk. These ears hear it differently. Some blown lyrics and faster tempo, but that's pretty standard for '83
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