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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.
2
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.
8
Me and My Uncle
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Two things: (1) the middle of a searing Other One > MAMU > Other One fest and (2) Garcia loses his mind (or mine) at the end of the solo.
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Comments

Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 19, 1976
Capitol Theatre

A long time standby version - balanced recording and the group in full throat. Way to open with a showstopper, Hank!
St. Stephen
Feb. 5, 1969
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

To me, 1969 is the peak St. Stephen year. And 4 votes? It might not be top '69, but it's lush and blistering!
The Other One
Feb. 5, 1969
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

I know there are lots of Other Ones out there, but 4 votes? This is better than probably 80% of the Other Ones in front of it. Searing.
The Other One
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Absolutely smokes like a pair of socks on fire that, because of the sheer heat and barometric pressure, starts a vast brush fire that threatens the good people of Peachknee. This is that good. Garcia + Strat = pxngflxKnvdoloo!
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

Not sure the group ever had an easier time with this chamber of peril - just so decisive and clean and ticking, ticking, ticking.
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