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Loser
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Garcia crushes the guitar break and everything else.
2
Candyman
April 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

Warm, gooey, and dynamic.
2
Jack Straw
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Casually Regal - An Eatery
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Crackling with energy. Tight as a single drummer.
5
Estimated Prophet
Sept. 28, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Garcia skipping to the lou in warm stereo ooze
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 9, 1974
Alexandra Palace

DP7 opener, not show opener (although it opened 9/11/1974). Slash & burn. The interplay between Godchaux's Rhodes & Garcia is a favorite feature here. When Godchaux switches to grand piano @8:00, the palette changes in a subtle way. Master class.
Scarlet Begonias
Oct. 1, 1976
Market Square Arena

Led by some chocolately dancing Lesh bass substructure, this Scarlet snaps, crackles, and pops.
Dancin' in the Streets
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Loose and kind of all over the place, but Lesh really keeps things heavy and together. This one gets better as it goes and, when it's over, it's been a pretty interesting little trip.
Dark Star
March 24, 1970
Pirates World

It's all ocean-fresh and delightful, and then things take a mysterious, dramatic turn @3:00 and the group takes us to another level. And the cut is about as kind as it can be - all of a sudden you're in the middle of Xanadu. A fab Dark Star!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Slinky and cool. A pleasure craft. Garcia's barely touching the guitar and yet ALL THIS SOUND!
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