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Submissions

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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.
1
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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Comments

Not Fade Away
April 8, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Lesh is dominant here - as he is for much of '71 - but everyone has some time at the stove.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 23, 1970
McDonough Arena - Georgetown University

Super high-spirited, translucent Garcia playing, an atmosphere of respect and caring.
Not Fade Away
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

Super resonant and top drawer.
Cumberland Blues
May 14, 1970
Merramec Community College

Yes. This one hits all the bullet points. Great country storytelling.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 27, 1971
Onondaga War Memorial

The piano gives this such a shimmering, exotic feel. The jam is starting to suggest itself.
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