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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 15, 1969
Lanai Theater

Bouncy as it is lysergic. Unique phrasing from Jerry. Everybody’s vocals are on. The Rider is some pure country fried jamming if I’ve ever heard it.
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Turn On Your Love Light
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

This is The Dead at peak performance level. Cataclysmic version. Everyone is ON. Explorative and not a beat missed. Easily top 5 of 69.
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Dire Wolf
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

Nice early electric version. Always preferred this key for Dire Wolf compared to when they changed it in the later years. Just right. Nice version.
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Next Time You See Me
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

Takes you right to Chicago. Jerry’s playing emulates the blues greats. Hard rocking version that reminds me of a Junior Wells cut. Highly recommend.
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High Time
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

Haunting organ playing. Crystalline and psychedelic early version that feels very spacey. Great vocal delivery.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

If we’re talking about China>Rider as a whole this has got to be one of the most fluid sounding versions of this suite I’ve ever heard. Not a note missed, just sublime and powerful. I’m usually very picky when it comes to China>Rider but man this is great great version
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

A spellbinding fairy like Playin’. Fall 72 is a monumental year for these jam vehicles and Playin’ is no exception. This is an elegant version that will take you on a real journey, it just hits the brain just right. Mystical and esoteric in nature, the jam section is able to cover a lot of ground without really losing any focus whatsoever. An alchemical magic carpet ride of a Playin’. I highly suggest listening with all the lights off in your room to get the full effect of its awesomeness.
Dark Star
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

This is a freaking awesome Dark Star. Phil is the star of the show for me on this one. I love the Clementine riff in B minor that he'll throw around every once and a while. His bass solo post space is also something to take note of. The star of this show is that early Weather Report Suite Prelude that somehow fits perfectly in this jam and if that jam were to go further, would be an all timer of a WRS. Just a great, jammed out Dark Star.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

Jam so good I made it my name on this site. All jokes aside the Eyes itself is genuinely well played and I love the speed. The way the song dissolved into the Tango still sends chills down my spine. Dark and Macabre with shades of the far east. Carrion once again you’re spot on with you’re reviews. Not many people would make that connection to Ethiopiques and it makes me happy knowing another head hears these things as well. Cheers to you and cheers to this Eyes jam.
Shakedown Street
March 24, 1981
Rainbow Theater

My go to version for a while. Easy to get lost in the funk on this one. Highly recommend!
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