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Sugaree
June 4, 1976
Paramount Theatre

Another example of how Sugaree thrived in 6/76: Garcia's sweet, mellow, bubbly silver thread guitar and group dynamics both jaunty & subtle. Primo.
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Tennessee Jed
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

If possible, a very contemplative TJ. Everyone's in apex '73 form, esp. Godchaux who's mixed fairly high to good effect.
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St. Stephen
Nov. 5, 1970
Capitol Theater

Of the heavenly 1970 Capitol Theater St. Stephens. Just a beautiful union between audience and group. Killer Stephen! CRUNCH!
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Here Comes Sunshine
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

Show opener - the perseverence is what really sells me on this one. A struggle, but a worthy one b/c the spoils are lush. Sneaky great.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Crazy overlooked: A noble, splendiferous C>R in full Europe 72-ness. Patient, exploratory, charming. Driving a distance? Pack this.
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The Other One
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

A grower. The interactions and intricacies begin to coalesce into something cool. And then I go, "Oh yeah, a '73 Other One - what can go wrong?" Answer: nada.
They Love Each Other
Nov. 21, 1973
Denver Coliseum

I'd say more mid-tempo than slow (leaning toward up-tempo), but groovy! Still way better than the slow versions - even with the desultory bridge, which has never made sense to me and seems completely tacked on. But this one slithers like a champeen. Dig it!
Terrapin Station
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

In a sea of great Terrapins, this one doesn't necessarily stand out, but then you remind yourself of what the group was actually pulling off in these 1977 Terrapins & yeah: it's some special shit.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Not feeling this one. Better than 10/2/77? Not to me. This is when some sloppiness and forgetfulness began to seep into Scarlet and, while it has some great moments, there are so many better S>Fs of this period, I am withholding my vote! Not that anyone cares - or should care.
Candyman
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

A very jaunty version - almost speedy, but it works. In no small part this is due to a nice Garcia guitar break. Also, sweet dynamics - gets quieter than quiet at times (as it should).
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