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Dark Star
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Air this one out and enjoy the ever-changing soundscapes. "Outstanding"-- Dick Latvala
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

As Dick himself said of how this China Cat is born, "[it] is worth any effort to hear."
16
Mason's Children
Feb. 2, 1970
Fox Theatre

Come on!!! Mickey busted through his drum head making this one happen!!!
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Ramble On Rose
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Conjures circus tents, smoky saloons and Frankenstein in a souped-up '57 Chevy. Well worth a listen!
12
Bertha
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

I love what Phil does on this one. This thing is short and sweet.
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Comments

Cassidy
Oct. 19, 1989
The Spectrum

Maybe I’ve just heard this one so many times, I don’t know, but this is the version by which I judge all other versions.
The Music Never Stopped
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Incredible stuff. The only reason this is not offically recognized as the ‘headiest’ version in these pages is that 4/24/78 is not as well-known as 5/9/77.
Promised Land
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

This makes me wanna be in a ’78 Ford 150 pickup with Latvala and a lid of his Hawaiian green going down a dirt road with the tune boomin’, the sun shinin’, and talkin’ ‘bout nothin’ but the Dead. Awesome version.
The Wheel
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Mistakenly put this up for 2/5/78, but all is right now.
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

A generally laid-back and meandering version. The reprise however, is twangy and driving.
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