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Jack Straw
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Relaxed and joyous space-age electric guitar semi-ballad.
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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.
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Brown Eyed Women
May 20, 1973
U.C.

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

So good you can practically see the border town.
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Comments

Tennessee Jed
Nov. 12, 1971
San Antonio Civic Auditorium

Completely agree with Rockclimber here. Some songs are basically fool-proof in '71. Jed, Loser, Other One, China > Rider, NFA. Many more - I often (more often than not) land on 1971 when just looking for top-drawer Grateful Dead. What a diverse, cool year of performances.
Feel Like A Stranger
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Hello envelope filter of my dreams! A sparkling, dreamy, light-on-its-feet Stranger from a favorite 80s show. A favorite 80's venue. And, yes, a really detailed, open audience tape. The more to follow Garcia down the rabbit hole a little bit.
Deal
April 4, 1971
Manhattan Center

Yez. That's the one I'm cruising on. A sneaky great show (butting up against some more heralded siblings).
Deal
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Thanks darkstar67! Out of the blocks this one cooks! Garcia in dandy form.
Deal
April 4, 1971
Manhattan Center

This is a neat, sweet Deal. Just a little swagger but also still feeling it out. The rhythm section controls the dynamic, really pushes and pulls.
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