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Submissions

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Space
Sept. 4, 1979
Madison Square Garden

Super heady, effects-drenched Space that suggests what a fall ’79 Dark Star might’ve sounded like.
2
Promised Land
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

This really gets cookin’! Keith, Billy, and Jerry seem to be playing little rhythmic games, switching up the accents in interesting ways.
3
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

Splendid set closer with delightfully boisterous contributions from Keith and a permeating feeling of real joy.
2
Stella Blue
July 21, 1984
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Sweetly melodic outro, well-played. I really enjoyed this Space > Other One > Stella.
1
Althea
July 21, 1984
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Forceful and confident, with rowdy playing from Bobby and Brent in particular.
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Comments

Not Fade Away
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Blazing, but sophisticated, deep, and varied. At times a little mysterious or menacing. One of the very best I’ve heard.
Samson and Delilah
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Jerry and Phil light this one up with 16th notes. One of the more electrifying versions I’ve heard in a while.
Sugaree
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Shockingly different from the April – June versions I’ve heard. Moves through dramatically varied dynamics and textures, at times irreverent and at others almost disquieting. You need to hear this.
Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 9, 1974
Alexandra Palace

A complete, fully formed version. By September, they had every part of the song and jam down pat. I’m surprised this bright, bubbling groove machine doesn’t have more votes, given the official release and all.
Stella Blue
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Jerry really strikes the last low E. A well-played version that renders an early vocal gaffe entirely forgivable.
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