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6
Mama Tried
Dec. 12, 1969
Thelma Theater

Wedged in a energetic psychdelic explosion,this Merle Haggard classic provides a contrast in mood and direction. Jerry's twanging it up!
4
Morning Dew
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Mystery Dew! I don't think this was played during this show. Listen on the Glassberg/Miller on the archive.
4
Truckin'
May 30, 1971
Winterland Arena

If you like this song. even a little bit, you have to listen to this version! For my money this is as good as this song gets!
3
Alligator
April 23, 1969
The Ark

A crisp, cooking Allligator that was somehow missed. It transitions into Drums, then a t 11, tease, jam then the 11.
1
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
April 6, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Good energetic show opener from a great 69 concert.

Comments

Dark Star
Dec. 26, 1969
McFarlin Auditorium, SMU

I like it when Bobby is up in the mix. T.C adds some nice subtle organ work. This might be a little sloppy at times, but there was a lot energy in this performance.
Dark Star
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

This one really defines the 1969 Dark Star musical structure. Nothing outstanding for me, though.
Dark Star
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

When considering the Quality of a Dark Star sandwich, this one being a triple decker, I think of it as one entire piece of music. Going into Attics, works for me better then going into Sugar Mag. St Stephen is the natural song to end on, in my opinion. I like it better when they consider the mood of the songs that they combine, like going into Morning Dew or Stella blue instead of the more upbeat, or cowboy songs. To be fair, the mood of the 3 DS segments is pretty energetic and upbeat, therefore the entire piece works pretty well for me.
Dark Star
April 24, 1970
Mammoth Gardens

The recording that I listened to was muddy. It was hard to really pick out all of the parts being played. It still sounded like a good version, though.
Dark Star
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

This is a solid version, but it just doesn't hit the buttons for me..