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Pretty Peggy O
Feb. 26, 1981
Uptown Theater

Stunningly beautiful version. Jerry's solo is second to none.
8
The Other One
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

Whoa, this is absolutely scorching. Never thought I'd hear one from 1979 this unbelievably hot!
22
The Other One
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

Wow, this version pretty much has it all; aggression, melody, and weirdness galore. Phil and Jerry are just huge here.
8
The Other One
April 15, 1969
The Music Box

Garica is amped! Some intense jamming before the 1st verse even. Great AUD for '69 too.
11
China Doll
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Excellent, somber China Doll following a spectacular Eyes.
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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.
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