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Mama Tried
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as the other punchy, galloping ’77s.
1
Jack Straw
Sept. 9, 1974
Alexandra Palace

If you’re like me, you love the intensity of these ’74 Jack Straws. This one is not to be missed.
1
Bertha
Sept. 9, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Swinging funk akin to a ’73 TLEO. Different and sharply played.
6
Franklin's Tower
Aug. 19, 1980
Uptown Theatre

Jerry’s playing with amazing ease and fluidity. One shimmering melody after another.
5
Me and Bobby McGee
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Played fast, sounding almost triumphant. Very cleanly played with some attention-grabbing Jerry.
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Comments

Eyes Of The World
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

While I don't think this is among the strongest of the year, the end jam sequence is amazing (it really shone all year long).
Weather Report Suite
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

The climactic Let It Grow jam seems to hint at Caution... or at least I would describe it as Caution-esque. Only wish it were longer.
Big River
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

What Keith and Jerry and Phil achieve during the final bridge is mind-scrambling -- showcases the best of the '74 sound.
To Lay Me Down
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Extraordinary phrasing and unfaltering execution elevates this version of a song I don't always enjoy. I loved this.
Sugaree
Sept. 6, 1980
State Fairgrounds

It's a cliche to say it... but I'm astonished this one isn't ranked higher. This is an explosive Sugaree.
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