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Loser
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Garcia crushes the guitar break and everything else.
2
Candyman
April 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

Warm, gooey, and dynamic.
2
Jack Straw
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Casually Regal - An Eatery
16
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Crackling with energy. Tight as a single drummer.
5
Estimated Prophet
Sept. 28, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Garcia skipping to the lou in warm stereo ooze
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Comments

Tennessee Jed
Nov. 12, 1971
San Antonio Civic Auditorium

Completely agree with Rockclimber here. Some songs are basically fool-proof in '71. Jed, Loser, Other One, China > Rider, NFA. Many more - I often (more often than not) land on 1971 when just looking for top-drawer Grateful Dead. What a diverse, cool year of performances.
Feel Like A Stranger
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Hello envelope filter of my dreams! A sparkling, dreamy, light-on-its-feet Stranger from a favorite 80s show. A favorite 80's venue. And, yes, a really detailed, open audience tape. The more to follow Garcia down the rabbit hole a little bit.
Deal
April 4, 1971
Manhattan Center

Yez. That's the one I'm cruising on. A sneaky great show (butting up against some more heralded siblings).
Deal
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Thanks darkstar67! Out of the blocks this one cooks! Garcia in dandy form.
Deal
April 4, 1971
Manhattan Center

This is a neat, sweet Deal. Just a little swagger but also still feeling it out. The rhythm section controls the dynamic, really pushes and pulls.
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