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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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Sugaree
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Dave's Picks definitely thrust this one into the sunlight - and it thrives. I dig the May 77 Sugarees, but this one, being a bit shorter, is tighter and more focused than many of those. Sort of a 1976 focus. I, too, overlooked this one, but it's a mighty Sugaree that deserves its place in the canon.
Sitting on Top of the World
May 31, 1969
McArthur Court, University of Oregon

A favorite show - it's hardly surprising that this Sittin' is an ill-tempered scorcher. And yet, the band is so tuned in, there's still plenty of dynamic push-and-pull at such high speeds. Boss.
Playin' In The Band
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

High energy Playin' from a high energy show. Agree with quinn_76: this is a fab, underrated show. Nothing not to like.
They Love Each Other
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Taken at my preferred pace - this one crackles with energy (even with that sort of silly bridge). '73 TLEOs are red hot.
Ramble On Rose
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Full-throated version with Weir and Godchaux leading the charge. Needs more votes - isn't that obvious?
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