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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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Tennessee Jed
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

That May 77 perfect feel for pace. Jaunty, beautiful audience recording of this lil' plum. Chef kiss! Find me a bad May 77 TJ. Go ahead! PS: Garcia is amazing. Just insane.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Amazing how they effortlessly slide into a full-blown introductory narrative. Makes for a unique, psychedelic China > Rider. Quietly contemplative shiz.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
April 9, 1983
Hampton Coliseum

1983 was a renaissance year for this trifecta (see 4/26) - loads of energy and Garcia is in excellent fettle, in a bit of a fury (which is usually good news). Another Hampton success story. Saw my first shows there two years later. True story!
Brown Eyed Women
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

From our (DC's) late lamented suburban cave, a sprightly rendering with Weir's characteristic clipped, compressed, cheek-a-cheek rhythm a prime player. Although Brown-Eyed Women reached its apex in May '77, Fall '76 is not be sneezed at.
Estimated Prophet
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

Deserves more love! From the great Weir intro crack, through Godchaux's elegant piano playing, to Garcia floating like a butterfly in the transition to Eyes, this is pretty much letter perfect. All cylinders.
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