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Me and My Uncle
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Two things: (1) the middle of a searing Other One > MAMU > Other One fest and (2) Garcia loses his mind (or mine) at the end of the solo.
6
Cryptical Envelopment
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Drop dead gorgeous, lithe, and restaurant quality perfect.
2
Candyman
May 1, 1980
Greensboro Coliseum

Clear To Hell - Hear how a luscious Candyman absorbs a crowd in NC.
2
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 23, 1971
Capitol Theater

Lately I think of Port Chester. Fab 4 Alignment. Limber. Ambidextrous.
3
St. Stephen
Dec. 29, 1969
Boston Tea Party

The peak is like a merry-go-round spinning out of and back into control and then, albeit briefly, out and in of control again.
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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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