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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.
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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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Ship of Fools
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

An especially sharp and spirited specimen - expressive vocals, the rhythm section is precise, and Garcia's guitar break is masterful. A still life.
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Comments

Bertha
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

Clearly they're having fun with this one - chuckles and all. A good, slightly all-over-the-place version, and Garcia's guitar break is a disorganized mess - and yet super cool, too! Almost sounds like a rehearsal. And I don't think that's a negative.
Scarlet Begonias
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

I came up with this version on a friendly audience, but this is a kick ass, decisive board. I love it when Garcia kicks into the first couple chords of the initial verse. With aplomb!
The Other One
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Yeah - a great month for this song.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

How have I stayed away from this for so long? Everyone's taking a light touch throughout most of China Cat, which sorta guarantees some dynamite dynamics to come. Sounds like a sales pitch - which it may well be.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

High energy w/some of that Spring 77 glove-in-hand smooth. Plenty of push and pull. A favorite Garcia-Hunter number done right.
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