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11
The Other One
Oct. 24, 1972
Performing Arts Center

An unusual ‘The Other One’>’He’s Gone’>’The Other One’ sandwich that pheatures a phantastic ‘Philo Stomp’ and excellent group interplay.
13
They Love Each Other
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

Features a beautiful solo from Jerry that doesn't falter despite its intricacy. You can hear the crowd roar its approval on the excellent SBD.
14
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

Twangy on top and chubby below. Phil's mighty sonics in the second break of CCS could be dangerous--don't listen to this while ice fishing!
20
They Love Each Other
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

The guitar solo, man!
8
Mystery Train
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

The only known version the boys played and they nail it. Check the super smooth transition into the only known 'My Babe'. Only circulates in AUD.

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.