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Me and My Uncle
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Two things: (1) the middle of a searing Other One > MAMU > Other One fest and (2) Garcia loses his mind (or mine) at the end of the solo.
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Cryptical Envelopment
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Drop dead gorgeous, lithe, and restaurant quality perfect.
2
Candyman
May 1, 1980
Greensboro Coliseum

Clear To Hell - Hear how a luscious Candyman absorbs a crowd in NC.
2
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 23, 1971
Capitol Theater

Lately I think of Port Chester. Fab 4 Alignment. Limber. Ambidextrous.
3
St. Stephen
Dec. 29, 1969
Boston Tea Party

The peak is like a merry-go-round spinning out of and back into control and then, albeit briefly, out and in of control again.
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Tennessee Jed
Sept. 15, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Always have had a soft spot for Jed - it's an American standard. And Garcia nearly does something miraculous. As here. Garcia's guitar break more than makes up for the cruel verse 2 cut. High wire stuff. And FEROCIOUS.
New Potato Caboose
Nov. 11, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

What a slow burn killer! Garcia's vocabulary was probably expanding by the set - he's got his voice well in hand by this point. Of course, Lesh has some truly dominating moments.
They Love Each Other
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

In the luxurious DP-16 sits this little pearl. Kreutzmann mans flight control and Garcia rides the rocket. S(l)ick Stratocaster playing.
He's Gone
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

I can't believe this is such a rarity on this tour - I mean, it's perfectly designed for the floating mist of time they were at this stage. And wow it swings! I could see this version landing higher, although there are some giants in front of it.
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Revisiting this old haunt. This one just barrels! This is well-oiled madness! MADNESS! The breakdown is soooo sweet.
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