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Bird Song
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

An intimate very early Bird Song - Quartet-styled, which serves this song really well. Also: you can hear the thinking, especially between guitars.
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Tennessee Jed
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Ho-Hum: Another outstanding 1972 TJ. This gem from the sorta overlooked summer tour. Garcia aces the break, natch. Band - unconscious. Whew! at end.
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Candyman
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

From Garcia's cheeky intro on, this graceful cabochon throws a faint, warm light. 1976 elegance w/a sick, raw spider web guitar break.
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Wharf Rat
March 21, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

First show - I didn't know this gem very well & after this criss-crossy version, I was hooked. Dark & murky.
3
Loser
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Download Series - An intimate, casual living room Loser. Garcia coming out of the guitar break is divine. Not the actor.
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The Other One
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

A grower. The interactions and intricacies begin to coalesce into something cool. And then I go, "Oh yeah, a '73 Other One - what can go wrong?" Answer: nada.
They Love Each Other
Nov. 21, 1973
Denver Coliseum

I'd say more mid-tempo than slow (leaning toward up-tempo), but groovy! Still way better than the slow versions - even with the desultory bridge, which has never made sense to me and seems completely tacked on. But this one slithers like a champeen. Dig it!
Terrapin Station
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

In a sea of great Terrapins, this one doesn't necessarily stand out, but then you remind yourself of what the group was actually pulling off in these 1977 Terrapins & yeah: it's some special shit.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Not feeling this one. Better than 10/2/77? Not to me. This is when some sloppiness and forgetfulness began to seep into Scarlet and, while it has some great moments, there are so many better S>Fs of this period, I am withholding my vote! Not that anyone cares - or should care.
Candyman
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

A very jaunty version - almost speedy, but it works. In no small part this is due to a nice Garcia guitar break. Also, sweet dynamics - gets quieter than quiet at times (as it should).
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