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Ernie5

No cholesterol.

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Submissions

4
Loser
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Garcia crushes the guitar break and everything else.
2
Candyman
April 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

Warm, gooey, and dynamic.
2
Jack Straw
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Casually Regal - An Eatery
16
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Crackling with energy. Tight as a single drummer.
5
Estimated Prophet
Sept. 28, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Garcia skipping to the lou in warm stereo ooze

Comments

The Eleven
April 23, 1969
The Ark

This is such a great show (an Ark Box anyone?) - you know The Eleven's gonna kick down the door. The little organ stroll by TC at the end of the jam sets the table for a sizzling transition into The Eleven. And, as always, Garcia's SG narrates in loops and bubbles and some natural overdrive. Blistering!
The Other One
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

An absolute beast. About as out as this song gets, but always under/in control.
Feel Like A Stranger
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

One of my all-time favorite versions of this song!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

I find it hard to believe this has only 10 votes. The is top pants C>R! Weir alone is worth the price of admission. $10.
St. Stephen
Oct. 25, 1969
Winterland Arena

Lesh is in your face - and it works just fine thanks. Rich, chocolatey - this could have been his tone forever and I'd be like Yeah!