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Estimated Prophet
Jan. 30, 1978
Uptown Theater

You can hear the swagger in their mutterings before they play. And the performance bears that out. Sure, smooth, and effortless.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Letter perfect - the Godchauxs take this to a loftier level. Beautiful dynamic push-and-pull by the whole group.
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Tennessee Jed
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Planting the Flag of Civilization on this tight scorcher. New from factory - Inspector #9. Under penalty of law, this tag may not be YEAH GARCIA!
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Candyman
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Dreamy, motionless rendition on a sea of individual human reactions [audience tape]. A wonderful time for this gem.
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Bertha
March 14, 1971
Camp Randall Field House

At :30 Pig switches from tambourine to organ and we're off! These early '71 performances showcase Kreutzmann reveling in sweet space. Driving.
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Truckin'
July 18, 1972
Rossevelt Stadium

An absolute top 3 Truckin' - the improv is just evil! Garcia's channeling Jimmy Page at times. Crazy. Masterful.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

An elite China>Rider all the better for the absence of the "Feelin' Groovy Jam"
Big River
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

What a smoooooth machine.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

At least it caused me to re-visit this delightful couplet. One of the all-timers. The Fall '77 backlash is funny - just shows how weird people are. In general. All that said, this still isn't in the 5/8 biozone. 5/8 is so fluid and Fred Astaire effortless. And yet sweaty.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

With you. The new format is a drag.
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