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Wharf Rat
Oct. 14, 1977
Hofheinz Pavilion

Both Jerry solos are absolutely transcendental. Probably my new favorite version of the year.
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Estimated Prophet
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Very nice jam
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Estimated Prophet
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

Top notch energetic and jazzy jam out of this version, with a cool little noodle/space section before they dissolve into drums.
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Estimated Prophet
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Fantastically gooey jam out of this version. Absolutely mesmerizing.
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Dark Star
March 15, 1969
Hilton Hotel

Fantastic play by Jerry; the post verse jamming especially soars with emotion and intensity.
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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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