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Submissions

10
Jack Straw
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Relaxed and joyous space-age electric guitar semi-ballad.
9
Bertha
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Warp speed, precise, slightly unhinged, and driving into the greenish-blue evening.
1
Jack Straw
Oct. 30, 1971
Taft Auditorium

Godchaux leads a version that seethes with the excitement of a new song.
3
Brown Eyed Women
May 20, 1973
U.C.

A giggly, slangy Garcia masterpiece (in sweet show sauce). Goes down EZ.
8
Mexicali Blues
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

So good you can practically see the border town.

Comments

Not Fade Away
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

DS67: That would be insane. So cool they still get a kick out of being appreciated!
Terrapin Station
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Meant to put this up months ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAGw997whDc
Not Fade Away
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

DS67 - I agree totally, but I love the Ken/Judy Lee recordings. To me, they put you *there* in ways a soundboard never could. If, for some reason, they put out a Dave's Picks of the Lee recording of this show, I'd still buy it. It's a wonderful document of a great band at their peak completely blowing minds in an enclosed space. Very hard to top. This is absolutely in the same sweet place as the great 1970 performances: 2/13, 5/2, and 9/19. It might actually be crazier.
Not Fade Away
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Searing and sick! Thx for work of the SirMick RE-DO. Listening right now. Sounds great!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 24, 1971
Easttown Theatre

Swagger and cruising speed. Lesh and Godchaux push this one into hop forward territory. Garcia and Weir go around breaking things. Flavor Country.