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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.
6
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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Comments

Estimated Prophet
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Pure restaurant quality. It's hard to choose an Estimated from this month (I'm partial to 5/19), but this one sits comfortably in the pantheon.
Terrapin Station
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Oh fuck. They're just toying with us here. This is pure liquid silk. It's a love affair between group and song. Play this for your loved ones; it's win-win. Everyone wins.
Wharf Rat
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

This is a hidden gem - beautiful recording, the band is light on the pedals, firm/relaxed stewardship. Really a top sleeve Wharf Rat. This is a very interesting show. I like the energy. I dig it.
The Other One
Jan. 3, 1970
Fillmore East

To think that they could deliver the goods like this on a regular basis boggles the mind. Even though the drums get sort of shambling at times, the drive is all there - and Garcia is the lighthouse beacon. He's just on fire. And TC is a large part of this disturbed mood piece; a big part of the momentum. Good shit. Dude in the audience loses his mind @9:10 - when they transition back into the signature riff & you can all see why. Olympian.
Big Railroad Blues
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Of course, everything from this show is blue ribbon. Big RR is no diff - Kreutzmann is just rocket fuel and Garcia is in prime Stratocaster form throughout. 1972 was a killer year for this little firecracker.
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