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Weather Report Suite
Sept. 24, 1973
Civic Arena

Horns!! Let it Grow is already on here but the Whole suite needs love. When the horns come in you can't help but smile. Pure and beautiful.
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Friend of the Devil
Nov. 23, 1978
Capital Centre

Stunning version. Sung with lots of passion, and during the solo, Jerry lets Wolf run loose and lets her howl. Great version from a great show!

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Candyman
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Forgot to mention. INSANE SOLO!!!!!!!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

I feel like I'm right there. Phil's bass just explodes during the main China Cat riff and at that moment you feel the intensity and power of the Grateful Dead. During the transition, things absolutely take off as you crash and bounce into deep sonic realms. It's alive!!!!!!!!!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

No main riff to bridge between China>Rider, BUT, hearing some organ and hearing the transition jammed out oh so subtly is a real treat. Nice version.
Bertha
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

When the coke was pure. Also what a fun and amazing Bertha. Jerry’s playing this show…my god.
Let It Grow
Feb. 28, 1981
Uptown Theater

Is the is really that low? Jerry is like a skittering June bug flying a million miles a second. Absolutely stunning phrasing and an incredible extended jam towards the end that transitions into a solid Deal. What a version. Needs much more love.
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