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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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Sugaree
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

A prince of a rendition - part of a superb show.
Wharf Rat
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Garcia's hypnotic arpeggiation at the start lets you know this one's going to be methodical, dynamic, toasty, with a smooth Brisbane finish. Memorable jazz saloon lead vocal, too.
Playin' In The Band
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

The 9-12 minute '72 Playin' - right in the ol' sweet spot. Intense from the drop. Everyone operating at peak efficiency. A city in a bottle.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

It's Gibson vs. Fender in a velvety cage match! Superb show + Spring73 + China>Rider + panoramic stereo image = hoooba.
They Love Each Other
Feb. 22, 1973
Assembly Hall, University of Illinois

Y'know, a spring 73 TLEO is always a crisp, zesty slice of ride. No exception here. Garcia's Strat slices, dices, chortles, and creaks.
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