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Candyman
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Spare, almost vulnerable take on this classic. Godchaux brings the church and Garcia brings the stained glass. An American beauty.
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Estimated Prophet
Jan. 30, 1978
Uptown Theater

You can hear the swagger in their mutterings before they play. And the performance bears that out. Sure, smooth, and effortless.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Letter perfect - the Godchauxs take this to a loftier level. Beautiful dynamic push-and-pull by the whole group.
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Tennessee Jed
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Planting the Flag of Civilization on this tight scorcher. New from factory - Inspector #9. Under penalty of law, this tag may not be YEAH GARCIA!
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Candyman
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Dreamy, motionless rendition on a sea of individual human reactions [audience tape]. A wonderful time for this gem.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 19, 1971
Capitol Theater

For many, this night was the beginning of the Great Years. This stately C>R sounds more like the pysch versions, but still you can hear the space and the loose-limbed countenance.
Cosmic Charlie
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Like ds67, I really dig these June '76 Cosmic Charlies. Smooth and silvery silky suits the song. Garcia's introductory guitar work lets you know that, even though they haven't played it for years, yr in excellent hands.
St. Stephen
Oct. 20, 1968
Greek Theatre - University of California

Super fucking jaunty! Such control. Wound almost too tight, but kind of thrilling.
St. Stephen
Jan. 17, 1969
Civic Auditorium

BAAAAAYYYYMMMM! Ass full of fire. Then, in the bridge, they can pull back to barely playing. Nasty cut - but still worth a visit.
Loser
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

I dig the Merv Griffin mu hu hu ha ha, ds67!
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