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Jack Straw
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Relaxed and joyous space-age electric guitar semi-ballad.
9
Bertha
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Warp speed, precise, slightly unhinged, and driving into the greenish-blue evening.
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Jack Straw
Oct. 30, 1971
Taft Auditorium

Godchaux leads a version that seethes with the excitement of a new song.
3
Brown Eyed Women
May 20, 1973
U.C.

A giggly, slangy Garcia masterpiece (in sweet show sauce). Goes down EZ.
8
Mexicali Blues
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

So good you can practically see the border town.
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Comments

The Eleven
Feb. 12, 1969
Fillmore East

I think maybe the length of the intro and the absence of Garcia until about 4:15 are related. In any event, an enormo version with Weir in cutting form. Don't get a whole lot better 'n this.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

I'm not as high on this show as some, but this Estimated > Eyes is a stone classic.
Playin' In The Band
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Total Krylon.
Brown Eyed Women
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Upon further reflection, this is top five.
Playin' In The Band
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Peak Playin' stuff. This is one of the greats. Roberto Clemente - Johnny Bench - This - and then Weir sheds his progenitor, slipping through the south viaduct, through Southwest Ridge Run, into the relatively free ocean. Garcia = Neptune. yes? [sure, man] + RFK Playin’. I have the EMS at the ready. They’re all like “Counselor - What does a well-educated Illinoisian do when faced with this ear-trap . . . “ those kinds of questions and requests. Direct and indirect, I’’ll do what I can. [Dust cloud, bubbles, tight snare/wah] - and yr out. Now get your shit together, asshole!
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