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9
Bertha
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Warp speed, precise, slightly unhinged, and driving into the greenish-blue evening.
1
Jack Straw
Oct. 30, 1971
Taft Auditorium

Godchaux leads a version that seethes with the excitement of a new song.
2
Brown Eyed Women
May 20, 1973
U.C.

A giggly, slangy Garcia masterpiece (in sweet show sauce). Goes down EZ.
8
Mexicali Blues
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

So good you can practically see the border town.
8
Me and My Uncle
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Two things: (1) the middle of a searing Other One > MAMU > Other One fest and (2) Garcia loses his mind (or mine) at the end of the solo.
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Comments

Terrapin Station
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Right in the hot pocket. Or the haute pocket.
Wharf Rat
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Love this Wharf Rat. And the end justifies the means. Or something. Perfect version from start-to-finish.
Playin' In The Band
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

smooo-hoooooov!
Beat it on Down The Line
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

A sharp, sweet one!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Still insane.
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