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Submissions

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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.
6
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

Jed As Tight Little Pop Song. Tight and snappy, enthusiasm for a new classic.
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Comments

Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 1, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

What a "welcome to the evening!" opener! Perfect pocket pace and Garcia hits the turnarounds like they're straight & flat. No sweat. Weir gets a nod for his Joe Pass/Steve Cropper concoction.
Brown Eyed Women
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

The drums during the guitar break = infuckingsane.
Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Has cool moments, but top version? Not even close. Fast & long don't necessarily make it for me. I could have said that differently.
Terrapin Station
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

A cozy audience.
Jack Straw
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Beautiful, languid opening sets the tone for the whole song.
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