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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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Eyes Of The World
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

I don't usually love my Eyes this fast, but the group gets pretty damn locked in early on and makes it work. The drums are occasionally flabby, but also propel this pleasure cruise mightily. And this is a pleasure cruise.
Dancin' in the Streets
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

A surging beast from the drop. Hard to choose between the various epic May77 Dancin's, but this one easily punches its weight. Garcia's push-button guitar crushes.
They Love Each Other
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

My favorite arrangement and one of the really sizzlin' versions. Garcia and Godchaux are bookends.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

I'm surprised to see this one in the single figures. This is a masterpiece. At various times the guitars (no one's playing rhythm exactly) sound like criss-crossing circuits. Almost space age at times. And yet raw. Unprecedented.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

I'm not a fan of the Feelin' Groovy jam in general, but I dig this version in spite of it.
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