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Sugaree
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

As much as I love May 77 Sugarees, Spring 76 is where it's at for me. Subtlety, separation, and Garcia's whispery, silver-dipped guitar breaks.
6
Candyman
April 19, 1978
Veterans Memorial Auditorium

1978: Prime weather for Candyman. This performance, like many from then, highlights the bleak world of the narrator. Garcia's break: spidery.
4
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Bubbly, bratty storyboard version. Character & twang for miles. I'd pay to see this band. Two for a tenner? Four please.
9
Terrapin Station
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

This is a very sweet Terrapin. Everyone's fired up to play it. All you need to do is watch the vid to see the pure joy this brings Garcia. Memorable.
3
The Other One
Feb. 28, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Oversight Alert! Conversational then a violent row ensues. A total taste treat. 1970.
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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

A top-sleeve version of a great song. Godchaux ups the ante on multiple occasions. Such a great show.
Big River
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

High-octane clear-headed version - the guitars frame everything, but Godchaux is PRESENT. His piano break is particularly cool. Then Garcia clears the fucking set. WaHOW!
The Other One
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

The little journey between the two songs is brawn and brains shit. Then this just gets galloping! A very underrated time for Other Ones, but super textural and sporty. Garcia is, obviously, prepared for what needs to be done.
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

High energy version. Already a little flab & sloppiness has seeped in, but there are many memorable mineral moments in this one. Underrated. Garcia's outro is money. Oozy money.
Big River
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

And that redwood Lesh bass.
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