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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.
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Comments

Wharf Rat
July 27, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

The preceding jam is EPIC. It can be divided into 3 parts--with part 1 being a representative jam from the era, part 2 something of a gentle meltdown and part 3 a really nice melodic groove that features some 'Fire on the Mountain' riffing. Keith plays on the electric piano a bit here, too. Maybe there should be a song listing 'Jam' on this website for clearly defined jams that aren't a part of another song--just as in this case--but that are also one-offs (unlike, for example, the Spanish Jam).
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Way back when I mistakenly posted this for the 8/4/74 version. Glad I did, as it made me go listen to this one. What a smoker! As good as any from the year. And, as darkstar67 has said about this show, the Dusborne sounds great.
Wharf Rat
Dec. 9, 1993
Sports Arena

Ornette Coleman plays on this version.
Days Between
Sept. 16, 1993
Madison Square Garden

And it really makes the lyrics jump out at you. Careful!!!
Crazy Fingers
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Yes, it is.
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