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Tennessee Jed
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Ho-Hum: Another outstanding 1972 TJ. This gem from the sorta overlooked summer tour. Garcia aces the break, natch. Band - unconscious. Whew! at end.
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Candyman
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

From Garcia's cheeky intro on, this graceful cabochon throws a faint, warm light. 1976 elegance w/a sick, raw spider web guitar break.
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Wharf Rat
March 21, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

First show - I didn't know this gem very well & after this criss-crossy version, I was hooked. Dark & murky.
3
Loser
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Download Series - An intimate, casual living room Loser. Garcia coming out of the guitar break is divine. Not the actor.
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Ship of Fools
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

An especially sharp and spirited specimen - expressive vocals, the rhythm section is precise, and Garcia's guitar break is masterful. A still life.
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The Other One
Feb. 23, 1971
Capitol Theater

This simply needs more votes! Actually, it doesn't really "need" anything - got it fucking all.
Crazy Fingers
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Searching version. And they're singing it with some serious focus/energy. Can always do without the little Latinesque tango at the end - always strikes me as a little put on. But a great song and a band learning to inhabit it.
Cold Rain and Snow
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Love the Cold Rain opener. Open with this, you mean business.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

From the outside, Lesh: unleashed. And then everything lets loose - g-force intense.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

Apex rendition.
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