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Submissions

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Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Smooth with wicked edges in all the right places!
1
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 25, 1972
Paramount Theater

Overlooked, patient little gemerald.
4
Jack Straw
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Bright, snappy, and full of mello P&V.
2
Loser
March 24, 1971
Winterland Arena

From the opening little parlay, hooked.
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

This one is the sound of a band that knows it can do pretty much anything. Smooth and fiery.
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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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