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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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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

I love 77s, 73s, 76s - one of my favorite songs in one of the all-time great shows. You can see Garcia in a straw hat & footlights - gleefully bashing out elegant, umami guitar trails over a crazy tight ensemble. Chef's kiss.
Ship of Fools
April 14, 1978
Cassell Coliseum - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

A beautiful version and a beautiful recording. https://archive.org/details/gd1978-04-14.sbd.miller.83717.sbeok.flac16/gd78-04-14d2t04.flac - they have everything in complete control. See also 10/18/78. A lovely one.
Tennessee Jed
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

The only archive copy: https://archive.org/details/gd72-07-21.sbd.cotsman.9246.sbeok.shnf - the sound is OK. The Download Series version is better. Either way, a killer show from the PNW and well worth your time.
The Other One
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Something different was afoot in London. This version brings plenty of fury from across the sea - sometimes '72 Other Ones are absolute faves (the invention, detail, and excitement), but somehow I hadn't listened to one recently. This tight motherfucker is case-in-point. + Garcia is flying, careening over and through the proceedings, but, if it's possible, everyone stands out. This one develops its own landscape and micro-climate. One brain stuff. Fucking great.
Sugaree
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Lovely two guitar dance work. Everyone's in high spirits and exuding warmth. A very '72 Sugaree, which is pretty cool.
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