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Wharf Rat
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Gorgeous, well-paced high energy version. Playin'>Wharf>Truckin'>NFBM (theme only)>Playin' reprise
18
Playin' In The Band
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

You'll hear voices and see faces in this abstract assault which showcases exceptional group interplay. Bertrando's AUD is VG+.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Warning: May cause goosebumps. Bertrando's AUD is VG+.
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Greatest Story Ever Told
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

I always thought that Summer '74 was the best period for this tune but this version is sick.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 6, 1984
Aladdin Theater

If you want to hear something sweet from 1984, check this out!!!
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Comments

Jack Straw
Oct. 10, 1980
Warfield Theater

Undeservedly low on the list. Check it out in all it's gooey-crystalline-sounding splendor on the 'Dead Set' reissue.
Shakedown Street
Oct. 7, 1980
Warfield Theater

A lean Shakedown that still manages to deliver the goods. Included as one of the bonus tracks on the 'Dead Set' reissue--and it sounds great!
The Other One
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

Slashing razer wire with rainbow trailers! The 'Cryptical' hasn't yet been submitted (it's a good one), but that's okay, as this is probably better off just being considered in its entirety as a 'TIFTOO'.
Dark Star
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Another reason why Sept. '72 is up there as one of best months for Dark Star in the band's career. This version features many unique and delicious moments. Ned Lagin sits in. Also, I love the audience jubilation that can be heard in the beginning on the nice Sick Bits matrix--it's enough to get one all misty-eyed.
Weather Report Suite
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

I would, if pressed, say that this version here features some of the finest playing by Jerry on this very good night, with him sometimes even leaving everyone else in the dust. Still, Bob sings well and everyone really syncs for the outro. Overall, a fine version that offers healthy bites of unique magic.
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