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Submissions

2
Touch of Grey
Oct. 28, 1985
Fox Theater

Smoking 85 version from a grate show!
2
Wharf Rat
Sept. 4, 1983
Park West Ski Resort

HOT version, outro is a bit fast, in keeping with the entire era. But Jerry's leads are on fire, sounds straight outta 74
4
Bird Song
Oct. 31, 1990
Wembley Arena

Beautiful version from Bruce's first full run
9
Days Between
Aug. 27, 1993
Shoreline

Beautiful version from otherwise mixed show.
5
Black Muddy River
Aug. 18, 1989
Greek Theater

Great version at the Greek.

Comments

Dark Star
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

For me there are 2 -- this one and 2/27/69. As with all dark stars, they are completely different songs, and, in that sense, somewhat unfair to compare to the other with the idea that they may be the same song. But each of these ruminates on fundamental theme -- goes off to space in different places and returns. I love some of the other DS -- 2/13/70, 4/8/72 and 9/21/72 in particular contain unbelievable parts and moments (as do some of the more primal 68 versions) -- I guess I could nitpick and say they are not as cohesive as Veneta and Filly West, which are the ones I always return to. Veneta for its wonderful, technical prowess and fearless exploration of the frightening beauty of the cosmos. Fillmore west for its unbridled embracement of primal psychedelia. Both to me are equally beautiful and stand above the others (albeit maybe just by a bit). oh -- billy just kills it in Veneta also -- love it with just him.
Black Throated Wind
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Jerry and Keith killing it at the end
Standing On The Moon
Aug. 21, 1993
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

awesome outro solo
Standing On The Moon
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

not nearly as good as the 1990 versions -- solo wasn't developed, pace a little languid. this is upvoted probably due to official release.
Althea
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

lo mejor! I like the more uptempo versions of 89 than the early 80's languid pace...personal preference I suppose