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Tennessee Jed
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Energetic, serene AND Garcia's break is pure ragtime gold. In a good TJ, the guitar is a character. Here: a little insolent. Quality.
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The Wheel
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

That spacious, unadorned June 1976 sound is so perfect for The Wheel. This one's dynamic and delivered with feeling. Cool show.
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Cumberland Blues
March 20, 1971
University of Iowa

Oh man: LISTEN! Vocals are mixed a bit high, but this Cumberland has all the important "little" details. Notes the quotes. B'AM!!!!
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Tennessee Jed
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

1976: Your standard issue tipsy, warm-hearted TJ of the period. The guitar break is more conversation than guitar solo. Standard but special.
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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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The Other One
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

A beautiful Other One in a classic show. Crisp, clean lines. Garcia wastes not a moment - gets right down to business. Intense for the whole song. Whenever I imagine that Fall 1977 is the Beginning of the Decline, this is one of the shows I pull up and go, Shut up brain! Having seen the Dead in this building several years later, I can only imagine how sweet this show was in person.
Dancin' in the Streets
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

A revisit tells me that Kreutzmann's kick and snare carry much fancy water here. The whole creature just slides along. Things couldn't be running much smoother in the engine room. Think I can knock off a little on the early side tonight.
Terrapin Station
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Fab audience - a sizzlin' Terrapin that deserves more attention and care and feeding. This is about as good as it gets. Close anyway.
Candyman
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

well put, ds67.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

I actually think the verses in Fire are kind of meant to be flubbed. Not purposely, but I've never thought of it as anywhere near Hunter's best work. Literally forgettable lyrics. I don't put it on Garcia. Dig the song, but the lyrics play little role in it for me.
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