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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.
2
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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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

Mambo smambo. This one swings like a motherfucker! Should be higher in the strato-gallerie of Our Elders in the Tower of Happenings of and by the Circle. How is this not one the top C>Rs? A True Sizzl'r. Fuuuuck. Listen. Closely. From afar. Just listen!
Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

GREAT Bertha. Agreed.
Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

And Godchaux's so into it, he plays an extra chord at the end for good measure!
Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

This is the version you want: https://archive.org/details/gd71-11-14.sbd.miller.23568.sbeok.shnf - wonderful show.
The Other One
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

The Other Ones from this block of time are ridiculously inspired and inventive. Garcia, Lesh, and Kreutzmann take the cockpit for the most part. But early jazzbo Godchaux dividends are already being paid. So much is accomplished in just the first 8+ minute serving. When it pops up again, it explores deeply.
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