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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.
3
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!
5
Candyman
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Dreamy, motionless rendition on a sea of individual human reactions [audience tape]. A wonderful time for this gem.
1
Bertha
March 14, 1971
Camp Randall Field House

At :30 Pig switches from tambourine to organ and we're off! These early '71 performances showcase Kreutzmann reveling in sweet space. Driving.

Comments

Jack Straw
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

With the new Dave's, I think this gets more votes. It is sweet. Of course, there were so many great Jack Straws at this time . . .
Loser
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Weir on absolute fire. Magisterial. Majestic.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Yeah JoeyMC - ideal length for this one. Everything that needs to be said is said eloquently and also action packed.
Tennessee Jed
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

And sounds very nice on Dave's 46.
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Lean & mean. The subtle dynamic shifts are breathtaking.