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Candyman
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Spare, almost vulnerable take on this classic. Godchaux brings the church and Garcia brings the stained glass. An American beauty.
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Estimated Prophet
Jan. 30, 1978
Uptown Theater

You can hear the swagger in their mutterings before they play. And the performance bears that out. Sure, smooth, and effortless.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Letter perfect - the Godchauxs take this to a loftier level. Beautiful dynamic push-and-pull by the whole group.
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Tennessee Jed
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Planting the Flag of Civilization on this tight scorcher. New from factory - Inspector #9. Under penalty of law, this tag may not be YEAH GARCIA!
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Candyman
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Dreamy, motionless rendition on a sea of individual human reactions [audience tape]. A wonderful time for this gem.
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The Other One
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

And so on and so forth.
The Other One
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

This one is an out-of-the-gates celebration. And easily slides into a chill conversation. One of those '76 Other Ones that makes you think. This stands up!
Dark Star
Dec. 20, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

My only criticism of this lovely rendition is that it shares Dave's 6 with an even more staggering 2-2-1970 version.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Oct. 1, 1976
Market Square Arena

A Top 3.
The Other One
July 2, 1971
Fillmore West

How doesn't this have more votes? Peak-period Other One. A band can't be much more engaged all the way through. Kreutzmann now fully liberated. Some very nice, rich Pigpen organ work, too. Probably my favorite year for this song. The subtle, storytelling interplay (especially between the guitars) reminds me why. Just deluxe, restaurant quality material.
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