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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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Cream Puff War
March 18, 1967
Winterland Arena

This is the epidemy of the early psychedelic rock sound. I love the tone that Jerry was getting back then. Much like the other San Francisco band like the Airplane and Big Brother where getting. They must have been using Twin reverb amps back then. I was 13 years old at the time of this concert, that sound really resonates with me.
Dark Star
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

The Fillmore East shows always seemed to have a special energy to them. This is a good example. No keys, so Bobby is up in the mix. Every one sounded good.
Dark Star
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

This version moves along very well partially driven by Bobby, who's guitar you can actually hear. At about 15 min, Jerry changes gears and starts a smoking jam. every one is on the same page on this one.
Dark Star
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

Nice early 69 version. Both Bobby and TC are audible on this one. Jerry is in good form as are the drummers. Phil is hard to hear, at least on the recording that I heard.
Dark Star
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

I think this is 47 minutes well spent. It seamlessly travels through a variety of sounds and moods, contemplative, jazzy, uplifting and scary. Billy even takes a drum solo 13 minutes in, and it works to change the direction. This is a show that would have been best experienced live; lucky Dutch hippies.
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