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Tennessee Jed
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Ho-Hum: Another outstanding 1972 TJ. This gem from the sorta overlooked summer tour. Garcia aces the break, natch. Band - unconscious. Whew! at end.
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Candyman
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

From Garcia's cheeky intro on, this graceful cabochon throws a faint, warm light. 1976 elegance w/a sick, raw spider web guitar break.
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Wharf Rat
March 21, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

First show - I didn't know this gem very well & after this criss-crossy version, I was hooked. Dark & murky.
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Loser
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Download Series - An intimate, casual living room Loser. Garcia coming out of the guitar break is divine. Not the actor.
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Ship of Fools
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

An especially sharp and spirited specimen - expressive vocals, the rhythm section is precise, and Garcia's guitar break is masterful. A still life.
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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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