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The Other One
Feb. 28, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Oversight Alert! Conversational then a violent row ensues. A total taste treat. 1970.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 21, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

Voice shot, Garcia hums through his spidery 13 lb. guitar. With a lovely China Cat peak @4:30.
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Tennessee Jed
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

(a) Garcia with aluminum pipe, (b) Purdie Shuffle '77 Pace, (c) Perfect Dynamic Control
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Sugaree
Dec. 8, 1973
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

As a queen sits down, knowing that a chair will be there,/ Or a general raises his hand and is given the field-glasses
3
Big River
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

Dictionary entry: 1973 Big River - effortless & downstream. Exhibit A.
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Comments

King Solomon's Marbles
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

Smooth and full of fire!
Dark Star
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

This version has its own story. Brute force at times. Garcia goes bananas @3.25 and it's a favorite of him just cookin'. And I like hearing from TC.
Truckin'
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

Agreed on this show, in general. This Truckin' struts confidently through St. Paul. Bitchin' jam - low key sizzle.
St. Stephen
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

Silky smooth Stephen. At its best, the 1976 St. Stephen is a vulnerable slow burn. This is a favorite - dynamic and detailed.
Terrapin Station
Nov. 24, 1979
Golden Hall, Community Concourse

What a smashing Terrapin! Mydland, of all people, some trance/drone stuff, and the whole group is crackling with energy. Forceful and tight. Unfairly overlooked prize!
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