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Candyman
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Spare, almost vulnerable take on this classic. Godchaux brings the church and Garcia brings the stained glass. An American beauty.
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Estimated Prophet
Jan. 30, 1978
Uptown Theater

You can hear the swagger in their mutterings before they play. And the performance bears that out. Sure, smooth, and effortless.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Letter perfect - the Godchauxs take this to a loftier level. Beautiful dynamic push-and-pull by the whole group.
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Tennessee Jed
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Planting the Flag of Civilization on this tight scorcher. New from factory - Inspector #9. Under penalty of law, this tag may not be YEAH GARCIA!
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Candyman
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Dreamy, motionless rendition on a sea of individual human reactions [audience tape]. A wonderful time for this gem.
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Dupree's Diamond Blues
April 20, 1969
Clark University

I know it - I think this show holds up very next to its Ark brethren. But the Ark trio would just make a tidy little case of fireworks.
Weather Report Suite
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

a fresh '73 WPS is always welcome on these shores. But this one is sorta pointillic, he said, out of his ass. Crispedelic even. Garcia high steps out @12:00. High-end electric guitar improvisation. Improvisitation.
Dupree's Diamond Blues
April 20, 1969
Clark University

ARK, ARK, ARK . . . I'm sorry: I was lobbying for an official release of the Ark shows.
Deal
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Most of my favorite Deals are on the early side - and this one is no different.
Jack Straw
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

I completely concur ds67: this show is a total classic. Love all these 72 Paramount shows.
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