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Whoah! Didn't know about this release. I saw the original Mahavishnu Orchestra 4 or 5 times during their original run. The first time was on Boston Common. Loggins & Messina opened. L&M were good, but I remember Jim Messina with his mouth wide open, jaw on the floor, watching Mahavishnu.

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That would have been me (Messina). never got to see this configuration. this version is sharper than the YT boots -- still not sure if it's an official release or not. this label put out another M live from 72 and has a catalog of reissues that looks legit. could be "grey market"??? weird wild west times rn!

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Saw Mahavisnu twice in one day that year: aftrernoon outdoors at Syracuse Unversity and that evening at Colgate University (my alma mater). Mind blowing.

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Saw them in Feb '72, when they 1st toured for the 1st record

I was 17, & terrified.

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Saw them in Feb '72, when they 1st toured for the 1st record

I was 17, & terrified.

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