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Candyman
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Spare, almost vulnerable take on this classic. Godchaux brings the church and Garcia brings the stained glass. An American beauty.
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Estimated Prophet
Jan. 30, 1978
Uptown Theater

You can hear the swagger in their mutterings before they play. And the performance bears that out. Sure, smooth, and effortless.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Letter perfect - the Godchauxs take this to a loftier level. Beautiful dynamic push-and-pull by the whole group.
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Tennessee Jed
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Planting the Flag of Civilization on this tight scorcher. New from factory - Inspector #9. Under penalty of law, this tag may not be YEAH GARCIA!
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Candyman
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Dreamy, motionless rendition on a sea of individual human reactions [audience tape]. A wonderful time for this gem.
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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

I love 77s, 73s, 76s - one of my favorite songs in one of the all-time great shows. You can see Garcia in a straw hat & footlights - gleefully bashing out elegant, umami guitar trails over a crazy tight ensemble. Chef's kiss.
Ship of Fools
April 14, 1978
Cassell Coliseum - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

A beautiful version and a beautiful recording. https://archive.org/details/gd1978-04-14.sbd.miller.83717.sbeok.flac16/gd78-04-14d2t04.flac - they have everything in complete control. See also 10/18/78. A lovely one.
Tennessee Jed
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

The only archive copy: https://archive.org/details/gd72-07-21.sbd.cotsman.9246.sbeok.shnf - the sound is OK. The Download Series version is better. Either way, a killer show from the PNW and well worth your time.
The Other One
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Something different was afoot in London. This version brings plenty of fury from across the sea - sometimes '72 Other Ones are absolute faves (the invention, detail, and excitement), but somehow I hadn't listened to one recently. This tight motherfucker is case-in-point. + Garcia is flying, careening over and through the proceedings, but, if it's possible, everyone stands out. This one develops its own landscape and micro-climate. One brain stuff. Fucking great.
Sugaree
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Lovely two guitar dance work. Everyone's in high spirits and exuding warmth. A very '72 Sugaree, which is pretty cool.
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