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Bird Song
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

An intimate very early Bird Song - Quartet-styled, which serves this song really well. Also: you can hear the thinking, especially between guitars.
3
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.
6
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.
2
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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Comments

The Eleven
Feb. 12, 1969
Fillmore East

I think maybe the length of the intro and the absence of Garcia until about 4:15 are related. In any event, an enormo version with Weir in cutting form. Don't get a whole lot better 'n this.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

I'm not as high on this show as some, but this Estimated > Eyes is a stone classic.
Playin' In The Band
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Total Krylon.
Brown Eyed Women
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Upon further reflection, this is top five.
Playin' In The Band
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Peak Playin' stuff. This is one of the greats. Roberto Clemente - Johnny Bench - This - and then Weir sheds his progenitor, slipping through the south viaduct, through Southwest Ridge Run, into the relatively free ocean. Garcia = Neptune. yes? [sure, man] + RFK Playin’. I have the EMS at the ready. They’re all like “Counselor - What does a well-educated Illinoisian do when faced with this ear-trap . . . “ those kinds of questions and requests. Direct and indirect, I’’ll do what I can. [Dust cloud, bubbles, tight snare/wah] - and yr out. Now get your shit together, asshole!
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