11271 This show is worth the download if only for the Dark Star > El Paso > Eyes > Dew segment. This portion was remastered by GDH host David Gans and sounds spectacular! The feel in the early portion of Dark Star is similar to the great jam before Wharf Rat in the 7/27/73 soundcheck just five days earlier, and the energy is just great throughout. Also, the mix seems to be switched, as if you're sitting at Billy's drums with Jerry and the ride cymbal to the right and Bobby, Keith, and the hi-hat on the left... which is great for air drumming while driving (not the stop-n-go sort)... not that I condone that sort of thing. =) Dark Star!!!!! spak 2004-04-07 11:39:02 2004-04-07 11:39:02 5 11568 It was Jerry's B-day and the band was definately feeling it. There are a couple of glitches early in the show (but what show doesn't?) and it clears up before you know it and starts to really sound good. The second set is so amazing and beautiful..worth it for that alone, but listen to the whole show...it's a good one. Amazing show candymanan 2004-04-13 10:47:46 2004-04-13 10:47:46 5 15749 I've only heard the Dark Star thru Dew segment of this. By '73 standards, the Eyes is a tad unfocused and the Dew a mite sloppy. But the Dark Star is fantastic and unique. The part I play over and over is the pre-verse jam, roughly minutes 3 - 12 of this Star. At lightning speed, ideas emerge and themes unfold. Out of this full-band dynamic an awesome groove develops, at once uncontrolled chaos and tight funky jam. Brilliant. Bill's drums are louder than normal in the mix, a nice change in sound not heard on too many tapes. If you dig unique Dead music, this Dark Star is a must-hear. The Dark Star jam is tops Krabcake O. Canada 2004-07-01 22:44:54 2004-07-01 22:17:26 5 17327 This Dark Star has a pronounced 'Fracture' (King Crimson) tease by Jerry around the 22-23 minute mark. Check it out! Dark Star: King Crimson Tease qubikino 2004-07-23 13:18:37 2004-07-23 13:18:37 4 20512 ...as was previously written, Dark Star>El Paso>Eyes>Dew is a mindblower. Close to perfection. Burn This. LL Cool Rain 2004-09-08 17:47:02 2004-09-08 17:47:02 5 27809 The Dark Star-El Paso-Eyes-Dew segment of this show is *The Shit*. All-time great versions of Dark Star, Eyes, and Dew. The El Paso is a perfect high-energy break in the middle of all the madness. This show is a must-have. As good as it gets hitmeister 2004-12-27 22:20:09 2004-12-27 22:20:09 5 30219 so Jerry does Ham away during the Star>Paso>Eyes>Dew, but Phil is what drives the Dark Star pre verse jam. this guy is in top form as he just reaches out of the galaxy to create his bass runs. this is easily a top 5 jam for me. next, the El Paso segue was pretty common in 72' and this is a prime example. maybe not as smooth as the Rhein Hall show from the Europe tour, but good none the less. People say that the Eyes is "unfocused", well i like this one a lot because it is quite different than other Eyes. Jerry takes off like a mad man, and Bobby really compliments him well here. The ending is pure Jerry soul as he steals my face. Morning Dew is the perfect way to end, and the climax just seems to never come. amazing. sound is pretty good too. Phil Star!! ImFromComptonBoieee 2005-01-28 07:38:22 2005-01-28 07:38:22 4 32614 What an incredible show from a classic time period. Jerry tears it up on his b-day. WOW oppositejon 2005-02-20 23:54:14 2005-02-20 23:54:14 5 44870 To add to the unanimous reviews; this dark star>el paso>eyes is special. A beautifully unique moment that pobably began several days earlier. I don't know what was going on in and around the band at this specific time but the emergence of this nights configuration indicates a unique creative force had been folling them around. (check out Watkins Glenn 7-14-73). Definatly cool stuff here friends. Dark star is pulsating with steller energy. A cosmic blessing from the universe to celebrate Jerry's birthday? Maybe. The Eyes is upbeat and and the melody is sweet except for a few little strange turns of the guitar after the first chorus but by this time youve probably already been turned inside out and are floating off the ground anyway sound just enjoy the muse. It still gives me goosebumps. wow! Unique and Beautiful athousandsneverenough 2005-06-29 16:03:48 2005-06-29 15:50:28 5 47544 The most notable thing here, besides the playing and fun had at the show, is how well this sounds - it seemingly has that desired mix of mostly board, but with enough audience that it feels more like being there than most shows provide. Neither plastic (sign of too much board) nor distant (sign of weak audience tracks), we are transformed/transported well into the night's festivities. A plus from this era - it is always special to see/hear Jerry as lead on four of five consecutive tunes (ROW>DARK STAR>el paso>EYES>DEW), which genuinely notes/archives how deeply Jerry would get in a groove that no one (especially the other members) wanted to end, and he delivered accordingly. And, further more, this only goes to prove why this band should have stayed silent after his passing, for, as Pete Townsend commented about bringing in 17 instruments when they performed TOMMY and QUADROPHENIA, "Look what we had to do to replace Keith Moon" - no reorganization or replacement effort can supply the artistic/beauty levels Jerry brought to the table. Jerry was already (born) at the artistic level most of the other members sought (why they followed his "lead" in more ways than just onstage), and only Mickey has (independently) reached close to such levels since. Good Recoding strategy Miles2814 2005-08-03 13:29:15 2005-08-03 12:28:32 4 50255 WOW! Damn, Jerry is sizzling on his birthday in 1973. The whole show is excellent...sound quality is "just exactly perfect"...perfect mix of soundboard and audience vibe. The highlight for me is Row Jimmy > Dew. Jerry is in control and the boys follow. I love this show...Thanks to all those who made it available. Jerry's birthday! hyperboy 2005-09-08 08:26:09 2005-09-08 08:26:09 5 52011 What a wonderful show. Why? Who knows. But the boys, especially Jerry were on today. Perfect for listening to on this day...the feast of St. Jerome! A later St. Jerome leads us on beautiful paths in this show. Indeed deadinohio 2005-09-30 12:49:38 2005-09-30 12:49:38 5 52178 Bob is whacked on this - the others are right this is a great period piece with some wonderful riffs... Dark Star weighs in at a hefty 37 mins and Eyes is close to 30 put these together and you have an average 80's 1st set and they both crush it as well. MORNING DEW IS ONE OF THE BEST THEY EVER PLAYED. Around & Around may be the best ever? capn doubledose 2005-10-03 11:00:58 2005-10-03 09:32:26 5 52191 I've only listened to a few cuts, but Weir is indeed whacked out this. Over the years I've respected his abilities, but the more I listen the more I've come to appreciate what he meant to this band. GDTRFB he really comes through Jim Weir jhender501 2005-10-03 13:01:05 2005-10-03 13:01:05 5 52727 you're obviously confusing the megabyte length of the VBR MP3 with the minutes - Dark Star is but a respectable 24 minutes - capn doubledose birdsgosouth 2005-10-10 10:56:35 2005-10-10 10:56:35 5 59781 This show was supposed to be the night before for those of you that were not around then. The July 30th show was rained out the boys tried their hardest to play even setting up beach umbrellas over Jerry, Bob and Phil.but it was too dangerous. Some rowdy fans started throwing bottles at them on stage when it was announced that the show was cancelled. They really made it up to us in these two excellent shows. I was right up front as usual for Jerry's birthday and boy was he munching on a lot of watermelon about a half hour before the show. As near perfect as he was this night I wonder what was in that watermelon! Watermelon man Ashleydan 2006-01-12 18:12:19 2006-01-12 18:12:19 5 67116 This is all about the Eyes of the World for me. My favorite version ever of my favorite Dead song. I really dig Weir's playing on it, and Billy is on fire!!! More proof that the one-drummer Dead was better. The drums are much more punchy and crisp with Billy alone. Donna does her part well, and Keith puts down some cool fills in the chorus. Only with Phil was up front a little more in the mix. EYES BABY! Solverde 2006-04-22 05:54:35 2006-04-22 05:54:35 5 This Dark Star is amazing. Right out of the start, the easiness of the flow establishes that magical realm we know and love (and seek out again and again in these old shows...) The Dark Star>El Paso>Eyes>Dew section would merit the highly coveted 6th star on its own... And the crowning seventh is due to the ABSOLUTELY PERFECT MIX (thank you, David Gans) btw, the rest of the show doesn't sound as good but it's still great music, the whole night (Jerry's b-day) was blazing. listen... SEVEN STARS!!! 5 Stargazin 2006-05-18 01:19:12 2006-05-18 01:32:06 This has always been one of my favorite shows. I have had parts of it since the late 70's. For a long time, I only had the Dark Star>El Paso>Eyes >Dew, and am so happy to be able to get the whole show now. To me this is one of the great Dark Stars of all time. The jam after the verse is spacy and sweet, and the transition into El Paso is very smooth, and actually works very well. The Eyes is one of those classic 20 minute '73 versions with the Stronger than Dirt jam at the end, and the Dew is one of the slowest I have heard. The rest of the show really rocks as well. The Sound is excellent!! As an aside, the dark Star>El Paso jam is one that we would often play in the hotel after shows as everyone was getting ready for bed and trying to crash out. This was not because it is a boring jam, it is definitely not that, but the jam after the verse and into El Paso is long and very spacey and is a perfect jam to get your mind to stop racing and relax, it worked every time!! Get this show!! One Of The Best Dark Stars Ever 5 Purple Gel 2006-05-18 12:47:25 2006-05-18 12:59:17 hidden gem. BIRDSONG 4 bookends 2006-07-27 12:29:52 2006-07-27 12:29:52 I was 16 at the time and my brother brought me with some of his college buddies to this show. Roosevelt Stadium was a fun place to see a concert. So far this is every bit as good as I remembered it to be. Does anybody have this on cd that I can get a copy of? I'll send blanks in return. For some reason, I can't download this show on to my computer. The Band was great on this night too even though they hadn't played much that year. Was at the show 5 pac401 2006-08-25 16:13:37 2006-08-25 16:13:37 This show just goes to show the commitment of every member of this group to creating beautiful, mind-bending, utterly amazing music, despite the death of one of the band's core members a few months prior. Miles2184 makes a great point about Jerry's supernatural musical gifts, but this show proves how much the rest of the band cannot be downplayed. Bob Weir, while a protege of Jerry, was integral to the Grateful Dead, just as Jerry was. If Bob had passed first, I know Jerry would have continued, and I personally view it as a tribute to Jerry that the rest of the members of the Grateful Dead continue to bring this amazing music to young, inspired minds everywhere. Fantastic 73 Power 5 dustoffthoserustystrings 2006-12-22 23:50:37 2006-12-22 23:50:37 absolutley amazing show, prime example of mind blowing dead in their honey year(73) however the sound is not to great at some points(aud patches) but dont let it hold you back, its that good 5 for performance 3.5 for sound Overall 4.5 great but... 4 gdp88 2006-12-27 20:59:29 2006-12-27 20:59:29 first dead show. i went for The Band but got pulled under into the deadhead thing. my friend's older brother went to both shows, two nights in a row. whoa. we'd never heard of anyone doing that before..! at 16, i'd never seen so many real hippies before. i wanted to be one when i grew up. playin' WITH The Band captain america 1941 2007-05-17 22:01:00 2007-05-17 22:01:00 0 I just love this Eyes. Must listen. I must confess, that unlike some others, I do prefer the 2 drummer sets -- it's a syncopation thing. But, Phil and jerry sound great -- swimming around your mind like a couple of dragonflies on a warm summer night. :) Grab the best headphones you've got, slap 'em on. And go! Listen to Eyes IslandTripper 2007-07-12 07:17:39 2007-07-12 07:17:39 5 I looked up this show because out of over 100 shows I saw it was one I will always remember as though it was yesterday. For those of you who rate it highly, you nailed it and Im amazed that that you were able to from the quality of these tapes. Some memories: at the end of Casey Jones for the cresendo, the roadcrew released about a dozen fire estinguishers that sent a slow rolling clous of co2 over the crowed and air conditioned the stadium on a ver hot night. Then during the break little 3x5 pieces of paper were sent throught the crowd (alledegedly from the road crew and alledgedly Owsleys finest ) with the verbal instructions to "rip off a piece you thin you can handle" . All I can say is that by the time intermission was over my friends and I were in orbit on the cleanest trip I ever had. Then the second set opened up and fireworks were set off behind the stage and Happy Birthday Jerry fireworks were lit off around the upper deck of the stadium. Jerry's birthday party was on and thats what you all hear in this music. A VERY special show indeed, I just wish you all could have been there. aT THE SHOW RMilite 2007-11-24 07:24:48 2007-11-24 07:24:48 5 RMilite nails it below, as for the vibes. We agree. I was at both shows. Taped both shows on my Nakamichi 550. Ditto for last night. Jerry's b'day was enjoyed by all of us at both shows. It began last night July 31st, with the 2nd set, after midnight. History! 2 words. China > Rider. You must get last night's show here: http://www.archive.org/details/gd73-07-31.aud.weiner.gdADT12.12883.sbeok.shnf Roosevelt Stadium was the smokin' follow-up to the June 9 & 10 shows at RFK Stadium, in Wash D.C. Watkins Glen was way too many people for me to enjoy it, but I went there with my friends. I saw many of the other east coast shows in '73, up north, like Nassau Colliseum and the Spectrum. RFK Stadium had the best "sound" I ever heard -- hands down. The Dead played great there. It was the sound system that nailed it. Best sound that I EVER heard coming out of a PA System, period! Perfect. Roosevelt Stadium came in 2nd for me because these 2 shows are very exciting. The sound has tinny moments. Definitely very special. Definitely history. The best of the Wall of Sound era. RFK Stadium Sat & Sun shows, June 9 & 10, 1973: http://www.archive.org/details/gd73-06-09.sbd.hollister.174.sbeok.shnf http://www.archive.org/details/gd73-06-10.sbd.hollister.174.sbeok.shnf Jerry's b'day lasted for 2 shows! wow! electric! dead-head_Monte 2007-12-08 00:20:19 2007-12-07 23:30:02 5 What more could a person ask for! Great Sound, Great Music. Turn on your headlights and drive!!! Thanks Archive! Dark Star>El Paso>Eyes>Morning Dew....Wow Direwolfman 2008-03-31 02:51:00 2008-03-31 02:51:00 5 What a freakin 2 days of DEAD...not too mention the BAND...Blotter everywhere...DS>>El Paso>>Eyes>>Dew...does it get any better than this? We would always take the short drive fro NYC thru the tunnel to Jersey City..The drive home was always waaaaaay more interesting...Tunnel people at 3AM...Listen to these shows NOW Happy B-Day Mr. Garcia and thanks to the boys in the band and of course Mr. Stanley!!! Calling Owlsley!!! BVD 2008-05-11 20:03:19 2008-05-11 20:03:19 5 Captain Doubledose said: "The Dark Star is 37 minutes and Eyes is 30 minutes" What is he talking about?? Not at this show. While they are awesome he is adding on at least 20 minutes. Maybe it was the second dose that made time seem longer. What show is Captain Doubledose listening too?? Sedula 2009-09-01 00:52:45 2009-09-01 00:52:45 0 30 4.82