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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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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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