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Ship of Fools
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

An especially sharp and spirited specimen - expressive vocals, the rhythm section is precise, and Garcia's guitar break is masterful. A still life.
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Tennessee Jed
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Energetic, serene AND Garcia's break is pure ragtime gold. In a good TJ, the guitar is a character. Here: a little insolent. Quality.
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The Wheel
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

That spacious, unadorned June 1976 sound is so perfect for The Wheel. This one's dynamic and delivered with feeling. Cool show.
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Cumberland Blues
March 20, 1971
University of Iowa

Oh man: LISTEN! Vocals are mixed a bit high, but this Cumberland has all the important "little" details. Notes the quotes. B'AM!!!!
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Tennessee Jed
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

1976: Your standard issue tipsy, warm-hearted TJ of the period. The guitar break is more conversation than guitar solo. Standard but special.
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Terrapin Station
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

One of the sweet ones - at a sketchy time in his life, Garcia is razor sharp and moved emotionally. Lots of dynamics.
St. Stephen
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Nothing to be afraid of here. Perhaps not top echelon 1969 St. Stephen, but as you listen further and deeper, it stands tall. Me: not sneezing.
Estimated Prophet
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

"*the* emblem of '77 perfection" - exactly.
Dark Star
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Sharp & feisty at the outset. You almost wonder if they'll ever actually take that step back, listen, and find the intimate conversation. Then @ about 6.45, Garcia lightens his touch and TC begins to dictate. Percussion is woody and spare. Really unlike anything else at any other time for them. Or, I guess, anyone. Oh - and the sound is splendiferous on No. 43. Fabbo. Oh and another thing: you can hear 1970 in the near distance.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Kreutzmann is liquid - with a tight snare. There are times, such as this, where the '77 model Eyes is among the most beautiful music these folks ever played. Grammarwise: does that work?
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