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Ship of Fools
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

1974 and Ship of Fools go together like peanut butter and jelly. Full of emotion. They're really giving their all in this.
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Big River
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Like the breaking of a dam, this just flows at a truly ferocious pace. Jerry is relentless in his playing, the second solo will knock your socks off.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Any '74 version of this tune is a treat. Incredibly lovely with great Keith lines. Billy sways.
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Jack Straw
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Definitive for its time. The soundcheck gave us a preview, here's the full thing. Solid version.
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Mexicali Blues
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Just a damn near perfect performance. Shocked not to see this one submitted. One of MANY highlights from this show.
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Dark Star
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Ancient dinosaur jams. An incredibly powerful and prehistoric 6/8 groove that’s the absolute synthesis of King Solomon’s. This takes you right back to the Triassic era. Evolution, and extinction, all cultivated into a primal wail that can be heard across the cosmos. Keith and Billy come crashing in like a meteorite, bringing forth Death, and dissolution. Mirrors shatter and molecules dissolve. A time forgotten by history, an ancient trauma too painful to remember. Seriously, what a Dark Star. Also Carrion, well said. You and your wonderful reviews make this site what it is.
Good Lovin'
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Very surprised to see this with very few votes. Jerry on Organ for the first half and then they decide to take a deep dive into the cosmos, and everything suddenly becomes infinite. The boys really were in their prime, they could take these songs anywhere. Beautiful space jazz.
Dark Star
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Where are my Dark Star heads at? I would love to hear your guy's favorite versions. Giving this one a spin and I'll be honest, my anxiety is a little rough today, and this did the trick. The Feelin Groovy>Tighten Up is real sound medicine. Filmore audiences were treated, a NYE show with Hendrix, then The Dead the next day. What a place to have been. This gets my vote for the sheer musicianship and how utterly endearing this music feels. Glorious and harmonious.
Eyes Of The World
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

An introspective disco groove that feels massive in scale. The boys were on tonight, deeply listening to each and every move as they slowly and surely melt into the music, leading into some truly enlightening moments.
Around and Around
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Super cool version that flips you on your head once that classic Rock n Roll rhythm comes in and knocks your socks off. Eyes>The Wheel>Wharf Rat>Around and Around will be on repeat till time runs its course. The story tells itself.
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