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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.
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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.
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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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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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The Other One
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Riveting, hi-octane blast! Garcia's taking the Strat into some fucking crazy places. This is a rainy day favorite - or any spare 10 minutes and 33 seconds.
Playin' In The Band
July 18, 1972
Rossevelt Stadium

Garcia with the half-closed wah - pure genius. Sounds almost Frippian at points.
Truckin'
July 18, 1972
Rossevelt Stadium

Sort of shocked this one's as far down as it is - I think this an all-timer.
Me and My Uncle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Insane transition. And then a zesty version.
Dark Star
May 23, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

Lots o' creativity going on here.
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