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Bird Song
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

An intimate very early Bird Song - Quartet-styled, which serves this song really well. Also: you can hear the thinking, especially between guitars.
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Tennessee Jed
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Ho-Hum: Another outstanding 1972 TJ. This gem from the sorta overlooked summer tour. Garcia aces the break, natch. Band - unconscious. Whew! at end.
6
Candyman
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

From Garcia's cheeky intro on, this graceful cabochon throws a faint, warm light. 1976 elegance w/a sick, raw spider web guitar break.
2
Wharf Rat
March 21, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

First show - I didn't know this gem very well & after this criss-crossy version, I was hooked. Dark & murky.
3
Loser
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Download Series - An intimate, casual living room Loser. Garcia coming out of the guitar break is divine. Not the actor.
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Comments

Eyes Of The World
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

Not really surprising that an Eyes at this particular point in time would be dreamy & iconic. Garcia is in top pointillistic form - the push and pull of aggressive and receptive. I also love that these guys could play a full arena and just let Garcia do a lengthy and beautiful soliloquy.
St. Stephen
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Dave says "radical explorations" - which is true.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Nov. 24, 1979
Golden Hall, Community Concourse

Probably oughta have more support. Very dynamic, controlled Lost Sailor. Rhythm section - strong. Joy and swagger to be found herein.
Althea
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

A perfect version. Garcia's vocals are superb!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

Light touch from the drummers - interesting between times Scarlet. Then when things stretch out, the rubber meets the road. Or when the rubber meets the road, things stretch out. And get a little weird. And a spirited Fire.
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