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Weather Report Suite
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Surprised this isn't listed yet. This version is by far the best with the horns, with Jerry and Martin really getting into it with some fiery leads!
7
Cryptical Envelopment
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Monster reprise, one of the longest and best ever.
32
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Unusual and fiery version making up the meat of an otherworldly Playin' sandwich.
18
Cryptical Envelopment
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Without question, the best Crypt reprise ever performed. This one reaches the limits of space and time.
17
Scarlet Begonias
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

First ever Scarlet Begonias. Very unusual sound with a very tentative, bluesy feel, but it's still a keeper and worth hearing for the novelty at least
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Comments

Sugaree
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Yeah, idk how this one wasn't here yet! Such a legendary show.
Morning Dew
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

No doubt a legendary version, but IMO 5/22/77 smokes this one. No contest.
Morning Dew
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

Absolutely! I agree this one has it all over 5/8/77.
The Other One
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Excellent flowing and moody version with a great Garcia lead space transition into Stella B.
Sugaree
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Very good version, but I like the ones from May '77 a bit better. The 2nd instrumental break is really interesting though, with Keith and Jerry getting into a sweet little duel of sorts.
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