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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!

Comments

Casey Jones
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

^^Agreed. Trouble ahead for the boy's, but on that night, all was well. Early and late, both good shows.
Turn On Your Love Light
Feb. 23, 1968
Kings Beach Bowl

^^^ I think the drummers sound pretty locked in on this one, considering they had played together for less then 5 months. It's not the best recording, that's for sure, but the playing is good and it's bursting with energy
China Doll
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Jerry really sells the vocal on this one. It sounds like Keith is playing organ and piano at the same time, maybe someone else is playing organ. Ship of fools also has a nice organ part. They did have guests occasionally, so who knows.
Dark Star
Feb. 23, 1968
Kings Beach Bowl

^^^This is a good example of a very early Dark Star. it's fast and simple. There are no extended jams. There are no drums just maracas and guiro. This song really evolved through 68, by October this would become a psychedelic master piece; specifically 10-12-68.
Playin' In The Band
March 23, 1981
Rainbow Theatre

Good version. Nice call and response between Jerry and Bobby during Jerrys solo.