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Bertha
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Warp speed, precise, slightly unhinged, and driving into the greenish-blue evening.
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Jack Straw
Oct. 30, 1971
Taft Auditorium

Godchaux leads a version that seethes with the excitement of a new song.
2
Brown Eyed Women
May 20, 1973
U.C.

A giggly, slangy Garcia masterpiece (in sweet show sauce). Goes down EZ.
8
Mexicali Blues
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

So good you can practically see the border town.
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Me and My Uncle
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Two things: (1) the middle of a searing Other One > MAMU > Other One fest and (2) Garcia loses his mind (or mine) at the end of the solo.
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Comments

Jack Straw
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

A great month for Jack Straw. This one isn't as slick as some, but I've always considered a bit of a go to. Set 2 opener gives it a little bit of different countenance. Losing points and friends with that word choice.
Playin' In The Band
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Fuck yes what? I'm an idiot or this a really good Playin'? Both can be true.
Morning Dew
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Seque of seques! Genius. One of my favorite versions of this song. Although it's a song for which I need to be in the mood. It's a repetitive, bluesy thing. And it's a heavy, chewy feast when your loins are not girded. Properly, anyway. I find this one goes down quite smoothly. Garcia emoting. The interplay, the control and restraint, the whole package. I give it this year's Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss Gold Star of Courage! See you next year!
Uncle John's Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Finally getting around to this mighty trio! The entry from Playin' wobbles slightly, but a nice, warm, clean Garcia line pretty quickly dispels any doubts. That Wobble was way back THERE! An intimate version of a sweet song , thoughtfully played.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Kreutzmann comes out swingin'! He sets a *tight* groove. The rest of the group can just cruise in the wake. ||| In the spaceout, Lesh joins a co-pilot. Garcia has so much stretchy space to dish about. Full advantage taken by Garcia and wah. Did anyone mention to you that, in addition, this version changes lanes rather nicely into ULB? Cuz
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