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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.
6
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.
2
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.
4
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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Comments

Candyman
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

Yes - DL No. 4 is a winner.
Mister Charlie
Aug. 14, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

And, as always at this time, the bass is a big ol' tulip poplar. Mediciney & woozy.
Dancin' in the Streets
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

A unique version that cooks like hell.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Kreutzmann's saunter into the song already makes it special. Garcia tapping across the soundstage like Bob Fosse. And aural version.
Samson and Delilah
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Think this is a nice version - intense, no big 1978 sloppiness. Blistering at times. This stands up. I'm PRO!
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