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Ship of Fools
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

An especially sharp and spirited specimen - expressive vocals, the rhythm section is precise, and Garcia's guitar break is masterful. A still life.
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Tennessee Jed
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Energetic, serene AND Garcia's break is pure ragtime gold. In a good TJ, the guitar is a character. Here: a little insolent. Quality.
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The Wheel
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

That spacious, unadorned June 1976 sound is so perfect for The Wheel. This one's dynamic and delivered with feeling. Cool show.
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Cumberland Blues
March 20, 1971
University of Iowa

Oh man: LISTEN! Vocals are mixed a bit high, but this Cumberland has all the important "little" details. Notes the quotes. B'AM!!!!
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Tennessee Jed
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

1976: Your standard issue tipsy, warm-hearted TJ of the period. The guitar break is more conversation than guitar solo. Standard but special.
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Samson and Delilah
Feb. 4, 1978
Milwaukee Auditorium

Lesh is insane on this one, too.
Estimated Prophet
Jan. 10, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

Gonna soak in this tonight on my stereo. Thanks for the tip.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

For me, this is possibly The One. The way they swerve off-course so gracefully in the transition is really one-of-a-kind. I also think '72 is the peak of C>R (if I had to choose a year).
Eyes Of The World
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Home town shed. In the beginning of the song, I think that might be Jack Kent Cooke. Or someone tripping who is going through some sort of DNA transmutation. I work for the government: I'll try to find out how he's doing. Meanwhile, fucking Hurricane Eyes. Kreutzmann alone: all the diff.
Playin' In The Band
June 4, 1977
The Forum

"Some folks look for ussssin" - after that a proper Spring 77 Playin' and then some. I've always loved this audience and it shows, really well, how his song could not just fill a space, but interact with it.
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