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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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Scarlet Begonias
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Nice, lengthy intro - and then, as Carrion says, fun! Points to Hart for the ride bell hits in the verses. Full of '76 goodness. Great matrices out there of this superb show.
They Love Each Other
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Extended twangy/tangy intro. Very easy groove maintenance.
The Other One
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

Crazy high intensity, but they easily throttle down when they hit level ground. But not for long. This is the Innovative Drum Duo. ||| Garcia just cranks and rips into the song with a gusto. Vocals on the chorus sound like a gang of rowdies. Or the chorus line of West Side Story. Totally works! Other One as theater. ||| Then - basically Lesh & Garcia. Wow.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Wheelhouse Playin'. Up there with the very finest.
Eyes Of The World
July 17, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

From the outset, the electric piano, and Garcia step up and take the wheel. Some Eyes of this period are too fast; this one feels just about right (on the speedy side of things). |||||||| OH YEAH - and Garcia just lights it up. Sorry - as you were.
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