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Tennessee Jed
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

Jed As Tight Little Pop Song. Tight and snappy, enthusiasm for a new classic.
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Sugaree
June 15, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Smooth, silky, and that unique silvery June '76 Garcia sound.

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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 1, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

What a "welcome to the evening!" opener! Perfect pocket pace and Garcia hits the turnarounds like they're straight & flat. No sweat. Weir gets a nod for his Joe Pass/Steve Cropper concoction.
Brown Eyed Women
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

The drums during the guitar break = infuckingsane.
Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Has cool moments, but top version? Not even close. Fast & long don't necessarily make it for me. I could have said that differently.
Terrapin Station
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

A cozy audience.
Jack Straw
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Beautiful, languid opening sets the tone for the whole song.
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