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Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Smooth with wicked edges in all the right places!
1
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 25, 1972
Paramount Theater

Overlooked, patient little gemerald.
4
Jack Straw
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Bright, snappy, and full of mello P&V.
2
Loser
March 24, 1971
Winterland Arena

From the opening little parlay, hooked.
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

This one is the sound of a band that knows it can do pretty much anything. Smooth and fiery.
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Comments

The Other One
Feb. 23, 1971
Capitol Theater

Sort of amazed this one isn't discussed more. Garcia's got it on cruise control & Lesh is adding some luxurious tension. Also an early indication of the subtlety and freedom allowed by having one drummer. Tighter turns. Quieter quiets.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

This is version is smooth in saddle. Drummers are sitting up a little higher on their thrones. The jams are sublime.
Estimated Prophet
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Weir and Godchaux provide a beautiful rhythmic pool and Garcia luxuriates. Yr soaking in it!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Garcia is FLYING during the transition!
Candyman
Nov. 29, 1980
Alligator Alley Gym, University of Florida

Great audience - love the emotional reaction of the crowd to the song and this version earns every bit of it. Lovely.
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