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Sugaree
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

As much as I love May 77 Sugarees, Spring 76 is where it's at for me. Subtlety, separation, and Garcia's whispery, silver-dipped guitar breaks.
6
Candyman
April 19, 1978
Veterans Memorial Auditorium

1978: Prime weather for Candyman. This performance, like many from then, highlights the bleak world of the narrator. Garcia's break: spidery.
4
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Bubbly, bratty storyboard version. Character & twang for miles. I'd pay to see this band. Two for a tenner? Four please.
9
Terrapin Station
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

This is a very sweet Terrapin. Everyone's fired up to play it. All you need to do is watch the vid to see the pure joy this brings Garcia. Memorable.
3
The Other One
Feb. 28, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Oversight Alert! Conversational then a violent row ensues. A total taste treat. 1970.
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Comments

The Eleven
April 23, 1969
The Ark

This is such a great show (an Ark Box anyone?) - you know The Eleven's gonna kick down the door. The little organ stroll by TC at the end of the jam sets the table for a sizzling transition into The Eleven. And, as always, Garcia's SG narrates in loops and bubbles and some natural overdrive. Blistering!
The Other One
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

An absolute beast. About as out as this song gets, but always under/in control.
Feel Like A Stranger
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

One of my all-time favorite versions of this song!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

I find it hard to believe this has only 10 votes. The is top pants C>R! Weir alone is worth the price of admission. $10.
St. Stephen
Oct. 25, 1969
Winterland Arena

Lesh is in your face - and it works just fine thanks. Rich, chocolatey - this could have been his tone forever and I'd be like Yeah!
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