Grateful Dead Hour no.588

By David Gans

Grateful Dead Hour by David Gans

Week of December 27, 1999

By request, a rare performance from December 1968.Enjoy!

Grateful Dead 12/7/68 Bellarmine College, Louisville KY
DARK STAR->
ST. STEPHEN->
ELEVEN JAM
THAT'S IT FOR THE OTHER ONE->
NEW POTATO CABOOSE

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David Gans

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Amazing Choice

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On July 16th, 2009 pomo1 said:

When I listen to stuff like this, it reminds me of why I love this band so much.

Thanks David,

"Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence."
Albert Einstein

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On July 18th, 2009 shwack said:

Hey man,
A fine example of the classic centerpiece of the era.And so beautifully
played!
Thank you so much for bringing this passage of great Americana to us.

Warmest regards,

shwack in nh
P.S. Sourced from cassette master? I,for one,
am digging the hiss!

tape source

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On July 18th, 2009 dgans said:

I don't know much about the source of this recording. If I recall correctly, I got it from Rob Bertrando; not sure where he got it.

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Love the Hisssss...

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On July 20th, 2009 GRTUD said:

Incredible show and experience, especially on this occasion. Thanks again dgans!

"... in fact we LIKE it..."

Thanks David

On July 21st, 2009 Little Ben Clock said:

Thanks for playing this. These mid-to-end-of 1968 Dark Stars are unique. They seem very gentle to me, the 12 October one in particular. This one is also quite "floaty". The New Potato is definitely not floaty though - it's intricate and powerful. Phil's "quoting" is a great addition. It's a pity that the recordings from this period are so sporadic but it's amazing that so much was recorded in such good quality. The hiss is all part of the fun.

David, do you have the Rosemary as well? I know it's a fairly, well, low-key performance that is historically interesting more than anything else but I wonder if it's not more impressive on a better source.

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