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Tennessee Jed
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

Jed As Tight Little Pop Song. Tight and snappy, enthusiasm for a new classic.
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Sugaree
June 15, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Smooth, silky, and that unique silvery June '76 Garcia sound.

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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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