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Jack Straw
Nov. 10, 1973
Winterland Arena

As far as these pre-August 74 versions go, pretty darn good; certainly far better than Veneta
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Bertha
Nov. 9, 1973
Winterland Arena

Not the all-time best but surely deserves to be on the list
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Me and Bobby McGee
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

What is this, chopped liver? Just listen to the solo
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Hot version at the end of a smoking sequence
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Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

What is this, chopped liver? Garcia goes to town!
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Morning Dew
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

OK I may have backed off some of the claims above, particularly Dark Star which I love the hell out of but isn't my current #1 for 1974 (I think I'm back to 2-24, but Montana is freaky). And 1/2 Step I may have over-egged. The rest is pretty solid commentary. I will say this is still my favorite pre-hiatus Morning Dew, and I prefer this DS>MD to 10-18, but of course there is a lot of stiff competition. I guess I just feel that this show is under-valued for some reason (even though it's highly valued!).
Ship of Fools
June 20, 1974
The Omni

One of the finest
Weather Report Suite
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Amazing month for the band
Wharf Rat
May 3, 1977
The Palladium

As good as WR gets, with Lesh going hog wild on the two instrumental breaks
Eyes Of The World
May 3, 1977
The Palladium

Outstanding and beautiful rendition
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