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Candyman
Oct. 30, 1977
Assembly Hall - Indiana University

Keith stands out on this crystalline version. A stunning performance as the band is completely in synch with each other. Watch out for that solo too.
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They Love Each Other
Oct. 30, 1977
Assembly Hall - Indiana University

Lovely version with a really great Keith solo, Jerry’s solo right after is equally as moving. Don’t miss this one.
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Samson and Delilah
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Played with a real sense of urgency. Bobby growls away as Jerry explores a new approach to his soloing. This is a scorcher.
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Jerry plays away his sorrows on top of the rhythm devil’s swinging beats. Sweet as can be with some real magical energy here.
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Feelin' Groovy Jam
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

First ever in a China>Rider pairing. Makes for some wonderful music to start off this stellar show.

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Weather Report Suite
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Dionysian style jamming. A beautiful and spacey gateway into the deepest and darkest parts of the cosmos that the band have explored up to that date, imagine the minds blown in Montana that day? Great version from one of my favorite shows.
Dark Star
Dec. 7, 1968
Bellarmine College

Super fluid. Poignant guitar playing that’s pure liquid diamond. Great early version that flows so nicely. Short and sweet and perfectly psychedelic. This ones actually really good.
Ramble On Rose
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

So good. A jaunty and jangly, one of my favorite versions that swings and sways like the psychedelic carnival ride it embodies so well. Such a beautiful sound.
Sugaree
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

This one is genuinely amazing, just from a song standpoint, this one is played with such passion and is damn near perfect in terms of execution. This one really captures the essence of the song, sure it's not Pembroke, but don't pass it up by any means. One of my all time favorite shows.
Big River
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

A tornado, Im feeling Big River today and this one is up there with the best of them. Captures the jangly bluesy feel of this song so perfectly. Rootin’ tootin’ version that’ll have you two stepping in no time.