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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.
6
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.
2
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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Comments

Big River
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

Of course Garcia singing lead makes this one completely unique, but his wirey, Bakersfield Fender puts this one over the top. Just a svelte vibe.
Cumberland Blues
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Which is when they REALLY swung!
Tennessee Jed
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Yeah - the WOO in this is perfect. This version is possibly my favorite of all time - and clearly the group is moved. Moved enough for someone to go "Woo!"
Cumberland Blues
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Agreed. Top drawer.
Brown Eyed Women
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Just revisited - this one's naked and lovely. Super smooth ride. Velvety even.
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