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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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Sugaree
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Super set - and beautiful Sugaree where Weir's guitar takes some of the spotlight. Perfect guitar accompaniment.
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Exquisite. Haven't really dug into this one before & I was missing such a gem! The second break does get contentious and tense. Awesome. Smooth as a daffodil's teddy bear. Godchaux in the third break is amazing. Telepathy.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Let's not forget the invaluable assist Kreutzmann dishes in the lane here.
Eyes Of The World
March 29, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

Q_76 - My 1st show was actually 3/21/85. I saw some wonderful shows that year. Knowing that the GD's peak years preceded 1985 never dampened my excitement when I walked onto the floor of an arena and saw the stage set-up and all of the tapers behind the soundboard. I saw, I think, 35 shows or so and had a groovy time at most of them. Some moments stood out and I'm still glad I experienced them in-person. I don't listen to most of the shows I attended (both nights of Merriweather are an exception), but that's totally OK with me.
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 27, 1971
Onondaga War Memorial

Skips like a perfect stone across Lake . . . 1971.
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