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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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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 1, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

What a "welcome to the evening!" opener! Perfect pocket pace and Garcia hits the turnarounds like they're straight & flat. No sweat. Weir gets a nod for his Joe Pass/Steve Cropper concoction.
Brown Eyed Women
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

The drums during the guitar break = infuckingsane.
Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Has cool moments, but top version? Not even close. Fast & long don't necessarily make it for me. I could have said that differently.
Terrapin Station
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

A cozy audience.
Jack Straw
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Beautiful, languid opening sets the tone for the whole song.
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