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Jack Straw
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Relaxed and joyous space-age electric guitar semi-ballad.
9
Bertha
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Warp speed, precise, slightly unhinged, and driving into the greenish-blue evening.
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Jack Straw
Oct. 30, 1971
Taft Auditorium

Godchaux leads a version that seethes with the excitement of a new song.
3
Brown Eyed Women
May 20, 1973
U.C.

A giggly, slangy Garcia masterpiece (in sweet show sauce). Goes down EZ.
8
Mexicali Blues
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

So good you can practically see the border town.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Kick-ass China > Rider! They're just playing with us during the jams - especially Garcia who knows, by now, he can do pretty much anything. But the whole band is in Sick Zone 7.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Yes, I said Sick Zone 7. Standing by that.
The Eleven
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

Spiraling completely out of control at times but never even close to being out of control. Is there a moment in these Fillmore West shows that aren't exactly what you want at that moment? 1969 band firing on all cylinders - however many cylinders are involved. Don't know cars.
Dark Star
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

An easy, sure-footed envoy from ... who knows? Almost indulgent - for the audience. Like getting handed a hot towel at the snap of your fingers. Tips appreciated.
Estimated Prophet
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Always forgetting about these shows! This one is Eve Brady and never gets enough praise, encouragement, counseling. This Estimated is inspired, tight as a drum. Garcia happy to share with his hometown the progress he's made on the MuTron. This rendition gets lost in a forest full of beautiful Estimateds, but deserves more sunlight.
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