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Hurts Me Too
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Pig comes alive during this song as well as this entire show, and Jerry respond's to his energy level, as does the whole band. I love this show!
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Casey Jones
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

It's nearing the end of 71, Keith is on on board now; their tight and energetic, 72 here they come!
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Big Boss Man
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Pigs vocals and harmonica are at a high and energetic level on this version. Jerry's guitar playing is a must listen, really!
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Beat it on Down The Line
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

This is a high energy and very well played version of this song. Bobby is in very good form here.
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St. Stephen
April 12, 1969
Student Union Ballroom, U. Utah

Good St. Stephen, sanwiched between D.S and The Eleven. Classic Pyhicedelia in the heart of Utah!
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Samson and Delilah
April 26, 1977
Capitol Theater

Keith really shines on this energetc Samson!
Jack Straw
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

Easily a top 10 version. Brent adds nice harmonies on this one.
Stella Blue
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

Very good early Brent version. All Stella fans should listen to this one.
Dark Star
Jan. 17, 1970
Oregon State University

You can tell the boys are really expanding their soundscape tool box on this version. At about 5:40 the go completely silent, then they build an improvisational soundscape that goes through a variety of melodies and moods. This one deserves more ears.
The Eleven
Jan. 17, 1970
Oregon State University

As DS67 inferred, you can hear how the relentless energy of the primal era, 67 - 69, is transitioning into the more thoughtful and complex soundscapes that where just starting to manifest. This was just a few weeks before the drug bust and T.Cs departure. This is kind of the last vestige of the "Primal Dead" era!
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