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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

The Other One
Feb. 23, 1971
Capitol Theater

Sort of amazed this one isn't discussed more. Garcia's got it on cruise control & Lesh is adding some luxurious tension. Also an early indication of the subtlety and freedom allowed by having one drummer. Tighter turns. Quieter quiets.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

This is version is smooth in saddle. Drummers are sitting up a little higher on their thrones. The jams are sublime.
Estimated Prophet
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Weir and Godchaux provide a beautiful rhythmic pool and Garcia luxuriates. Yr soaking in it!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Garcia is FLYING during the transition!
Candyman
Nov. 29, 1980
Alligator Alley Gym, University of Florida

Great audience - love the emotional reaction of the crowd to the song and this version earns every bit of it. Lovely.
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