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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!
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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.
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Comments

Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

There is such a smooth flow of expression all the way through this piece, each movement seamlessly transforming into the next. The musicianship is at one of it's highest levels on this DS, Jerry's playing is especially mesmerizing. This one is way up there for me.
Dark Star
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

This is possibly the best improvisational piece that the boys have ever performed. It starts with a pensive build up to the 1st verse then goes from jazz into a, scary at times, sound-scape driven by Phil. Of course, Jerry is in top form here. Everyone locks in throughout the entire song. I usually don't like the "Cowboy Songs" after D.S but El Paso actually works for this version. I see why this one gets so many votes.
Dark Star
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

This is probably the best of the "Jazzy" Dark Star's. Phil and Billy really drive this thing along, as Bobby and Keith lay down some very interesting accompaniment to Jerry's varied guitar explorations. Going into Eyes was a very good choice for this version.
Dark Star
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

As a whole piece, the Dark Star, Warf Rat sandwich works very well musically and emotionally. The transition from Wharf Rat back into Dark Star could have been a little smoother. Overall though, it's still a D.S that I'll continue to listen to, a gem for sure.
Dark Star
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

I agree with jagraham84, the tighten up sequence sounds like Eyes of the World. It was kind of a preview of what would come 2 years later. In fact, in 1973 they went into Eyes from D.S in quite a few shows. This is a very good version, overall.
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