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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!
2
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.
2
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
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..