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Candyman
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Spare, almost vulnerable take on this classic. Godchaux brings the church and Garcia brings the stained glass. An American beauty.
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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.
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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!
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Candyman
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Dreamy, motionless rendition on a sea of individual human reactions [audience tape]. A wonderful time for this gem.
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The Other One
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

A quaint re-visit - I'm not sure the Grateful Dead get better than this. There's so much here - don't even know where to start. Top underpants. Garcia is in orbit - no other way to characterize it. Makes his case re the Nobel for Holy Fuck!
Scarlet Begonias
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Yes, much cowbell. But this Scarlet has all the accouterments. So subtle and detailed - might be the most fussed over period for Scarlets. Yes or no, some of the great Scarlets.
Brown Eyed Women
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Supercharged Brown Eyed Women! I can't think of many that outstrip this whip-smart version. Siiiiiiick.
He's Gone
July 29, 1974
Capitol Center

Had me doubts about this - and I don't remember why. Super smooth and intimate. Godchaux-Weir-Lesh locked in. Gone.
Playin' In The Band
June 19, 1976
Capitol Theatre

A liquid run-through. One thing I love about '76 Playins is the spareness and detail - even with two drummers. They, in fact, add to the subtle dynamic shifts. Garcia's Clean Travis Bean floats like confetti in a swirling chasm of subconscious ovenboroughing. And
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