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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 Other One
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

Full authority the second Garcia enters the scene.
Not Fade Away
April 22, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Interesting entry with the metallic drum. I dig it; makes when they come in with the first verse more impactful. And by that I mean it has greater impact. The reason we celebrate the Passover holiday by eating matzoh is . . . I was beginning to veer into Reform Rabbi a la Gilbert. Sorry. + A very nice version that doesn't have 1977 wooziness and epic sturm, but still a strong renditio. I give this one my red carpet parlay.
El Paso
Nov. 21, 1973
Denver Coliseum

The transitions alone would both make this a classic and render it an afterthought. The transitions are so sick, it's easy to miss the sizzlin' El Paso. That would be unwise. Full on cookery.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 21, 1973
Denver Coliseum

On top their game. High-torque and no wasted movement. Transition to El Paso is telepathic. Amazing.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

True - if everyone liked the same thing the same way, that would blow.
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