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Me and My Uncle
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Two things: (1) the middle of a searing Other One > MAMU > Other One fest and (2) Garcia loses his mind (or mine) at the end of the solo.
6
Cryptical Envelopment
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Drop dead gorgeous, lithe, and restaurant quality perfect.
2
Candyman
May 1, 1980
Greensboro Coliseum

Clear To Hell - Hear how a luscious Candyman absorbs a crowd in NC.
2
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 23, 1971
Capitol Theater

Lately I think of Port Chester. Fab 4 Alignment. Limber. Ambidextrous.
3
St. Stephen
Dec. 29, 1969
Boston Tea Party

The peak is like a merry-go-round spinning out of and back into control and then, albeit briefly, out and in of control again.
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Comments

The Other One
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

And on DP30, it sounds majestic. Awesome shit.
Playin' In The Band
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

I like the use of the word "elegant" to describe this from Carrion. Exactly. Elegant, spacious, and thoughtful. What an expansive way to open a show.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

This one gets stronger as it goes and it starts off pretty damn hot. Doesn't have the swagger of Fall '76/Spring '77, but joyous and detailed at the same time.
Eyes Of The World
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

Buoyant and bouncy! Nice guitar conversation.
Estimated Prophet
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

4/12 is one of my favorite shows of the year. This Estimated is suitably silky and rich. The dial down for the coda/jam is particularly luxurious - Garcia basically ruminating out loud through his guitar. Toe-tapping hovercraft of a version. A little surprised this Estimated hasn't received more headyversion attention.
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