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Sugaree
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

As much as I love May 77 Sugarees, Spring 76 is where it's at for me. Subtlety, separation, and Garcia's whispery, silver-dipped guitar breaks.
6
Candyman
April 19, 1978
Veterans Memorial Auditorium

1978: Prime weather for Candyman. This performance, like many from then, highlights the bleak world of the narrator. Garcia's break: spidery.
4
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Bubbly, bratty storyboard version. Character & twang for miles. I'd pay to see this band. Two for a tenner? Four please.
9
Terrapin Station
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

This is a very sweet Terrapin. Everyone's fired up to play it. All you need to do is watch the vid to see the pure joy this brings Garcia. Memorable.
3
The Other One
Feb. 28, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Oversight Alert! Conversational then a violent row ensues. A total taste treat. 1970.
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Comments

The Other One
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

Full authority the second Garcia enters the scene.
Not Fade Away
April 22, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Interesting entry with the metallic drum. I dig it; makes when they come in with the first verse more impactful. And by that I mean it has greater impact. The reason we celebrate the Passover holiday by eating matzoh is . . . I was beginning to veer into Reform Rabbi a la Gilbert. Sorry. + A very nice version that doesn't have 1977 wooziness and epic sturm, but still a strong renditio. I give this one my red carpet parlay.
El Paso
Nov. 21, 1973
Denver Coliseum

The transitions alone would both make this a classic and render it an afterthought. The transitions are so sick, it's easy to miss the sizzlin' El Paso. That would be unwise. Full on cookery.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 21, 1973
Denver Coliseum

On top their game. High-torque and no wasted movement. Transition to El Paso is telepathic. Amazing.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

True - if everyone liked the same thing the same way, that would blow.
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