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Dark Star
Aug. 21, 1968
Fillmore West

First DS>Stephen>Eleven merits mention here, plus it's freaking groovy '68 Dead: No meltdown here (not yet), just 13 min. of 1st edition Dark Star.
5
Mountain Jam
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

Check out "Primal Alligator Jam" on Feb. 07, 1969 and tell me this isn't a Mountain Jam. Anyone? In any case, I'm blown away by it.
2
Turn On Your Love Light
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

Under the radar show, but blazing, blistering, and hard rocking Love Light. The whole set is outrageous.
5
Estimated Prophet
Feb. 27, 1977
Robertson Gym, UC Santa Barbara

Perfect execution, Jerry just note for note brilliant, Bobby sings like a man possessed. AUD quality A/A-
6
Franklin's Tower
June 7, 1975
Bob Weir's Studio

You ain't never heard anything like this. It's about half-speed, super mellow, almost Jamaican vibe. For a rehearsal, this sounds just oh so sweet.

Comments

Loser
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

Seems like they really come together on this one after a few numbers that, while excellent as only Europe '72 can be, didn't all have that x-factor.
He's Gone
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

I'm inclined to agree. Note to note perfect.
Black Throated Wind
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Kwork, you got that right. This could be the hit radio version that never was. I think this is my favorite of what is, in spite of myself, one of those songs that pops up in my mind whenever I feel done wrong wrong wronged. This one is muscular, ballsy, macho, and stoopid, just like me. It's exactly what I feel when I want to tell her all about it, knowing it's coming back on me 10 times harder, just about 10 seconds later.
He's Gone
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Intense 1st set He's Gone??? You know it's good. This show bristles and pops from minute one. Every song has that intensity of purpose that characterizes this tour. Why do we crusties go on and on about '72? Listen to it, there isn't a slack minute. Every note, even on the songs we came to accept as throw-aways. Tell me I'm wrong if you can....
Mister Charlie
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Fully shredding. Totally on top of it. This is one that made the age. '72 Dead in top form, uh huh....