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9
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

Sugaree
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

Even on the muddy sources, Garcia is a beacon of clarity, y'know?
Sugaree
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

It's a beaut. You'll dig it darkstar67.
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 27, 1971
Onondaga War Memorial

Another fan-freakin-tastic '71 TJ with Garcia's natural Strat leading the cavalry. His break is bluegrass meets Blackmore meets Gene Kelly meets Don Rich. And if that were all there were to report, this would still get an up vote from me. But the band is so dialed in and emphatic, that it makes a new song sound like a standard. Like this song has always been around - but not in a derivative way. The Grateful Dead's unique, bizarro gift.
Sugaree
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

And, on this one, I cite the Download Series, Vol. 4 version, which is really swell.
Mission in the Rain
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

Awesome version. This or 6/18 does the trick for me, darkstar67.
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