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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

Mexicali Blues
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Better than most and as good as any. Jerry is a veritable confetti-making machine with his young 'Tiger'.
Truckin'
Sept. 9, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Wow! This thing is definitely waaaaay underrated, neglected, whatever you want to call it, on these pages. Has a unique and cool buildup at the big swell and release portion and the outro jam, dubbed the 'Wood Green Jam' on DP 7 (which might just be the most underrated DP), might just be my personal favorite--it's one of those proto-trance-type jams but with a little bit of an Olde World flavor to it. Wood Green, London, indeed. Oh yeah, and hats off to DP for tracking jam segments.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
July 5, 1978
Omaha Civic Auditorium

I'm really looking forward to spending some time with this version and show once I get my paws on this July '78 box. Just out of curiosity, where does this one stand next to the fine version from Dave's 15, Nashville?
Estimated Prophet
Dec. 30, 1977
Winterland Arena

Years into the existence of this website and I'm proud to be vote number two on this one.
Not Fade Away
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Good for chasing the beer that chased the Jack Dandy.