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Bertha
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Warp speed, precise, slightly unhinged, and driving into the greenish-blue evening.
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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

Cold Rain and Snow
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Really - one of my favorites.
They Love Each Other
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

My favorite flav of They Love Each Other. Pretty much peak form. Can't decide if it's #1, but if it isn't, it's definitely in the conversation. Joyous.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

One of my favorites. This is such a dominant, crystal clear show & this China>Rider fits the bill. Garcia is close to out of his mind. Well, they all are. High energy. High inventiveness. Low anxiety.
Not Fade Away
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

I love the patience in this NFA - especially Garcia who, at this juncture, picks practically right over the neck joint to get an especially warm, cooing, bubbly sound.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Hi-octane version, especially Weir's SG. Jeezus!
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