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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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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 21, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

Voice shot, Garcia hums through his spidery 13 lb. guitar. With a lovely China Cat peak @4:30.
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Tennessee Jed
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

(a) Garcia with aluminum pipe, (b) Purdie Shuffle '77 Pace, (c) Perfect Dynamic Control
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Sugaree
Dec. 8, 1973
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

As a queen sits down, knowing that a chair will be there,/ Or a general raises his hand and is given the field-glasses
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Big River
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

Dictionary entry: 1973 Big River - effortless & downstream. Exhibit A.
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Wharf Rat
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

Spacious, rich Wharf Rat with one of Garcia's best vocals. The band's playing is delicate without being cautious - free, easy, and articulate. Need a ladder to reach this shelf.
Jack Straw
Jan. 15, 1979
Springfield Civic Center

Very springy Jack Straw: spirited and warm opener. Really articulate audience recording as well (and that's on my crappy work computer speakers!) - love a good audience. Note: I think this is Wolf Mk2, not yet Tiger.
Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

I think Garcia started playing Wolf in 8/73, DaGood. I'm not putting that guitar down at all, but, to me, the Strat might be his best match.
Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Garcia's Strat sounds toasty. Kinda wish he's played it longer. The entire band slips easily into gear and tears into this sizzlin' version of a home-fires favorite.
The Other One
Nov. 21, 1970
Sargent Gym, Boston University

Liquid, snappy, and sneaky lysergic. Like all great GD explorations, the band effortlessly shifts between dynamics. Pouring it on when it needs to build drama, then taking a step back to consider its lovely work. Weir's vocals are urgent to great effect.
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