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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.
2
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.
8
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.
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Comments

Eyes Of The World
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

Not really surprising that an Eyes at this particular point in time would be dreamy & iconic. Garcia is in top pointillistic form - the push and pull of aggressive and receptive. I also love that these guys could play a full arena and just let Garcia do a lengthy and beautiful soliloquy.
St. Stephen
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Dave says "radical explorations" - which is true.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Nov. 24, 1979
Golden Hall, Community Concourse

Probably oughta have more support. Very dynamic, controlled Lost Sailor. Rhythm section - strong. Joy and swagger to be found herein.
Althea
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

A perfect version. Garcia's vocals are superb!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

Light touch from the drummers - interesting between times Scarlet. Then when things stretch out, the rubber meets the road. Or when the rubber meets the road, things stretch out. And get a little weird. And a spirited Fire.
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