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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!!!
36
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

Ramble On Rose
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

From a show that needs no introduction, this is one of the few versions of this song that I would be glad to listen to again.
Black Peter
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

Maybe the best thing off of that album.
You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Donna delivers.
Sugaree
Sept. 29, 1993
Boston Garden

Yeah, Jerry kept evolving. I have read somewhere (I'll try to source it) that this acoustic sound is something that Jerry had been striving to attain. If you like this sound, check out some of the China>Riders from this time.
The Other One
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Well, if we're calling that Feedback/HyperSpace part of 'The Other One', I agree--great stuff! It certainly impressed me more than anything else on DP 1 after my first listen.