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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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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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