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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!!!
35
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.

Comments

Dark Star
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Woops! Sorry, CC--I meant to say 12/15/72.
Dark Star
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

I haven't listened to it in a while but, if I remember right, 12/10/72 Long Beach has also got a long red carpet rolled out for DS.
China Cat Sunflower
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

I should also say that there is no IKYR here, as is sometimes erroneously listed.
Dark Star
April 26, 1970
York Farm

Apparently, they also played TIFTOO and Dancin' in the Streets (among, obviously, others) at this long show. And by most accounts they blew the lid off the place. The boys sure did have a thing for Wisconsin! Check out these links... (http://lostlivedead.blogspot.com.tr/2009/12/sound-storm-york-farm-poynette-wi-april.html) (http://www.setlists.net/?show_id=0578) Edit: just put those links in parentheses 'cause they got all scrunched up.
Dancin' in the Streets
May 6, 1970
Kresge Plaza - MIT

And that pocket sure is deep! I always loved Bobby urging everyone to get up and shake it as Jerry comes in with authority for the big jam. Also, the way they play the 'Tighten' Up' jam in this one is, as I remember (been a few moons since I heard this one), quite different than say, 6/24/70 or 10/31/71--less ecstatic and more angular? Great stuff!