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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!
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Cryptical Envelopment
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

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

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

Without question, the best Crypt reprise ever performed. This one reaches the limits of space and time.
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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

Truckin'
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Absolutely blissful jams out of this one! Garcia gets in some hot slide licks before setting up a gorgeous, lilting transition.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

This show was one of my first "tapes", and I've always had quite a soft spot for it. I used to rewind the segue in this China>Rider over and over because i loved it so much :D
Dark Star
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

I agree this is a wonderful version, though not my favorite spring '73 Star by a long shot. Grendel, if you dig this one, try 3-16-73. A little skimpier (only 15 mins. until they get to the verse and go into the "space-junk") but totally worth your time if you like'em jazzy.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

Excellent version!! Dick's Picks, 28 is one of the best official releases.
Mind Left Body Jam
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

YES!!!! Best MLB jam without a doubt.
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