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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

Dark Star
April 20, 1969
Clark University

After listening to dozens of DS versions I still prefer the trippy versions, like this one.
Dark Star
March 29, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

The best free jazz segment that I've heard in a Dark Star. With Branford and, I assume Bruce Hornsby, the musicianship was at a very high level. A very good late Star.
Dark Star
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

This is an exceptional version of D.S, as is the entire show. I was 19 years old when this show was performed, living about an hour away from this venue. I wish I would have gone to this show but I have no memory of it being advertised. I saw many good shows in that venue throughout the 70s. It was obviously a venue that suited them well. The only problem that I have is, Billy's tom - toms where out of tune. He was playing great though, as was everyone.
Dark Star
Aug. 24, 1968
Shrine Auditorium

That is a good description of this show, Corral Sand Below, it is sharp and energetic for a 1968 DS.
Dark Star
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

This one is complex for 69. Lots of varied sounds coming out of Jerry's guitar. It's very dynamic and almost aggressive at times. A gem, for sure.