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Candyman
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Spare, almost vulnerable take on this classic. Godchaux brings the church and Garcia brings the stained glass. An American beauty.
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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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Playin' In The Band
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Lively on DP38, Garcia's particular wiry. Then during the build-out, compressed and underwater. And blistering. So ace. Did I mention blistering? Nothing not to like here. Great shit.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

A searchlight Slipknot!
The Other One
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

Garcia has a bottomless well of ideas and comes out slingin' - never looking back. One of the truly mighty shows.
Sugaree
July 17, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

As is so often the case in Spring-Summer '76, Garcia's Bean lends class, panache, and silkiness. Some very sweet dynamics in this rendition.
Playin' In The Band
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

Am I missing something here? They played this on 6/18 - but not 6/21.
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