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4
Deal
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Unique version, Jer is inspired
3
Jack Straw
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Velvety smooth with Jerry and Keith adding some great accents and fills...bridge solo is very nice!
10
Space
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Listed as a 'Space' on the Dick's Pick, but really part of an epic Truckin>Other One jam, this gets really out there!!!
15
Space
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Very beautiful, jazzy Space following a legendary Eyes
5
Drink Up and Go Home
Aug. 5, 1970
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse

Comments

Dark Star
Aug. 24, 1968
Shrine Auditorium

Newpot is right. TFTV = 8/24/68 ONLY. The album mislabeled the date as 8/23-24.
Dark Star
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Right after the MLB Phil drives them into a brief Other One-ish jam as well.
Weather Report Suite
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Not played this night
Eyes Of The World
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

Next to 10/29/73, this is one of the tightest (and best) versions ever played. Phil owns his solo and the post song minor key sections really sparkle.
Dark Star
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

The pre verse portion of this DS is amazing with supple, jazzy ensemble playing, that wanders through many different themes. Things start to really cook around 15 mins. With Garcia leading the charge through a fast paced, bebop type passage that sounds like it might break into an MLB jam. The post verse space is very minimalistic, but segues into a hard hitting Eyes of the World. All in all this is one of the best Dark Stars of the year, and this full suite of second set jams maybe some of the best of all time.