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Dark Star
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Air this one out and enjoy the ever-changing soundscapes. "Outstanding"-- Dick Latvala
27
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

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

A very strange but rollicking version. Yes, Weir sings the headlight part (was Jerry fixing his guitar?) Also, check out Phil's lines at the beginning of CCS. Oh yeah, and even though it would be nearly a year and a half before the 'Feelin' Groovy' jam made its first appearance in the CCS-IKYR transition, you can definitely hear a little hint of it here. Thanks to CarrionCrow for the heads up on this show.
Empty Pages
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

A near picture-perfect rendering.
Bertha
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

Listen to that bass!
Eyes Of The World
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

First-ever 'Estimated>Eyes'.
Estimated Prophet
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

First-ever 'Estimated>Eyes'.