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Ship of Fools
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

An especially sharp and spirited specimen - expressive vocals, the rhythm section is precise, and Garcia's guitar break is masterful. A still life.
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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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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Kreutzmann and Weir go atomic - fantastic version from a classic show.
Not Fade Away
Aug. 14, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

Oh sister! I love this show - and this version has it all! Fab revisit!
The Other One
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Should be better recognized. Silky smooth '73 groove and then they cross over into the netherworld. Garcia, as usual, is sublime. The group and he are almost in a dialogue - supporting the other when each loses his/its mind. Then @12:30: the bottom drops out: pure abstraction but with a melody. Yes, Garcia's trying to lead them back into the song, but the band is in its own spirit world. Almost lost forever, Garcia reels them in and it's all on again. A melodrama.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Driving version - love 1973 Dead. Never liked the Feelin' Groovy jam, but this one is top seed material. Godchaux is on top of matters.
Bird Song
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Although the new WD 50th is quite lovely. Lesh is playing an electrified redwood.
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