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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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The Wheel
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Love me a beautiful, lush stereo Wheel from May 1977. The 76-early 77 are a peak for this song (to me). Thanks for bringing it (back) to my attention!
Playin' In The Band
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

This is an amazing period for Playin's - they pack a whole lot of headfuck into a relatively short stretch of time. Garcia's helicopter wah hovers over the city.
Loser
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Lesh lays down the redwood and paces this elegant Loser.
Sugaree
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Interesting! Some of the '77 Sugarees go on a little too long at times for my taste, but I will listen to this one anew. To me, the Industry Standard is probably still 6/15/1976. The sound from Garcia's guitar is just perfection.
Bird Song
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Out of the many beautiful Bird Songs, this is as good as it gets. We're sooooo lucky to have this one on delirious analogue 16 mm film.
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