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Bird Song
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

An intimate very early Bird Song - Quartet-styled, which serves this song really well. Also: you can hear the thinking, especially between guitars.
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Tennessee Jed
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Ho-Hum: Another outstanding 1972 TJ. This gem from the sorta overlooked summer tour. Garcia aces the break, natch. Band - unconscious. Whew! at end.
6
Candyman
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

From Garcia's cheeky intro on, this graceful cabochon throws a faint, warm light. 1976 elegance w/a sick, raw spider web guitar break.
2
Wharf Rat
March 21, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

First show - I didn't know this gem very well & after this criss-crossy version, I was hooked. Dark & murky.
3
Loser
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Download Series - An intimate, casual living room Loser. Garcia coming out of the guitar break is divine. Not the actor.
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Not Fade Away
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

Beautiful version - so fluid and warm. And Garcia's just tearing it the fuck up.
St. Stephen
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

A magical guitar fest. Great, mellow, slinky rendition.
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Always such an engrossing re-visit. I agree: this is a Top 5 1977 show (which is saying plenty). And no Eyes that legendary year beats this one out for me. And Lesh is in zesty form.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

Keeps the momentum of the crazy St. Stephen + jam which bleeds into it w/a beautiful transition. The restraint is a major reason this version is at the top of the heap. Also helped along nicely by Lesh's pillowy 1971 electric bass guitar.
Dark Star
April 22, 1969
The Ark

Yeah - this is Exhibit A: '69 Dark Star.
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