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Not Fade Away
Dec. 2, 1981
Assembly Hall

Hits a great groove early on, with some cool interplay before the first verse.
3
Space
Dec. 2, 1981
Assembly Hall

If you like some of Jerry's guitar effects from early versions of "Dark Star," give this a listen! Short but sweet.
4
Terrapin Station
Dec. 2, 1981
Assembly Hall

Solid version.
1
Gimme Some Lovin'
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Cool transition from "Space," and the organ in the intro is hot. Leads into a smoking "Watchtower"
4
Drums -> Space
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Hide your kids from this super heady space, lest you give them nightmares.
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Comments

Big Railroad Blues
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

I don't know who was recording these, but Phil sounds incredible. The quality of the performance reminds me of what I love about those long Europe '72 sets when they're just playing every part of everything really well.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

Phil! Also neat for the early version (?) of the lyrics.
Sugaree
Aug. 14, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

The thing that strikes me most about this recording is just how *great* everything sounds, Jerry and Phil's tone quality in particular. It's like they're playing in my living room.
Bird Song
Nov. 17, 1972
Century II Convention Hall

I think phayden makes a good point– the jams in Bird Song are often rather Dark Star-like, and I doubt they needed another song with jam potential in this same key (PITB, Rider, Bird Song, Dew, etc.). I'm guessing something similar happened with Here Comes Sunshine, but speak up if it was something else.
Dark Star
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

This is one of those serious Stars that'll put the zap on your brain in the right state.
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