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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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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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