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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Jack Straw
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

With the new Dave's, I think this gets more votes. It is sweet. Of course, there were so many great Jack Straws at this time . . .
Loser
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Weir on absolute fire. Magisterial. Majestic.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Yeah JoeyMC - ideal length for this one. Everything that needs to be said is said eloquently and also action packed.
Tennessee Jed
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

And sounds very nice on Dave's 46.
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Lean & mean. The subtle dynamic shifts are breathtaking.
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