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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.
3
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.
4
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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Comments

Mexicali Blues
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

A little rough around the edges, but I really like this one. Weir in particular plays like he's plugged directly into the wall. Springy, sharp. Like electricity.
Don't Ease Me In
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

Rarely listen to this song, but this is pretty slick version - '73 Smoothness. But it kicks a little too. Sounds like I'm talking about BBQ sauce. Sorry. Really.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

No one like Garcia. In China Cat, he spins out lead lines so inside out and complex I'm not sure where I live.
Comes A Time
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Lovely version!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Can't we believe this is possibly the best ever S>F and not worship at some kind of shrine? I was at 7/1/1985 - a great show and one of my favorite S>Fs, but no comparison. The drums alone are a huge difference. Lesh's bass lost most of its texture by the early 80s. Just no comparison.
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