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Cassidy
Oct. 20, 1978
Winterland Arena

Sneaky version with great playing by Keith and Jerry. Love what Jerry plays at the end of the jam.
2
El Paso
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

I know they should have played Dark Star in Egypt. But this is a fantastic EP. Dynamic, dramatic, Jerry on fire.
1
Sugaree
Aug. 30, 1978
Red Rocks Ampitheatre

Huge, 18-minute version with great dynamics, deep vocals. Bobby's slide playing and interplay with Jerry are great.
2
Space
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

Disturbing, coherent space featuring Phil and Donna vocals, leading beautifully into Terrapin
5
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

Great jam. Jerry and Phil lead the way with Jerry finding some amazing spaces.
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Comments

The Music Never Stopped
May 2, 1980
Hampton Coliseum

Jerry is not in good form at this show, as was often the case in this era. But the weird thing that he does when he's having trouble playing is that he goes for it in an outrageous, almost angry way. It's awesome.
Playin' In The Band
May 7, 1980
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Bobby's playing in the jam is mindblowing. Listen to the SB.
Dark Star
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

So many reasons why this version is fucking awesome. They immediately fly into a weird place, almost like they're picking up from some previous DS. Full of incredible moments, such as the one at 8:30 where Jerry, Phil, and Bobby each play something amazing in quick succession.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 28, 1980
N/A

Where the water tastes like wine, I swear! Great vocals by Jer, hard rocking version.
Feel Like A Stranger
April 28, 1980
N/A

This is one of those tunes that sounded great right out of the box and this version kicks ass. Love Bobby's playing in the jam.
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