Dark Star
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater
One of my favorite Dark Stars.
Yes, the dark star is on the shorter side. But it's really on the shorter beautiful sweet side. Utilizing every second.
This was the first time Wharf Rat was introduced live, and its incredibly it arrived inside this Dark Star sandwich . .It blows my mind to this day and continuously. The Wharf Rat is extremely well done and Jerry does wonderful on the lyrics and the band is very focused engaged and accurate.
The Dark Star jam like others had said and to its name, is beautiful; the perfect word. I really enjoy it. The introduction into Wharf Rat is done very well and is butter smooth and using it's short time VERY well.
Overall the Dark Star is beautiful and deserving of top 3 and so is the Wharf Rat.. - Deeper and bigger and beyond that, the song/sandwich and whole performance, is one that stands out in Dead history throughout all the decades imo.
A must listen. This is one were I repeatedly say THANK YOU so so sooo much for having a great recording of this. Really grateful for that, we lucked out!