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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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New Potato Caboose
March 17, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Gets off the a bit of rocky start and then - suddenly - feeling no pain. Loose and casual, and swings!
Dancin' in the Streets
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

Nice lengthy intro begins a twisty/turny odyssey. Godchaux's losing his mind on the organ! Never heard him take his frustrations out like that. I dig it! And I also dig the hypnotic detour.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

This is such ace territory for C>R. Opens with dreamlike swing. One of those numbers that makes me wonder if Television listened to these guys. The Rider is raw in a perfect way - it never forgets its dynamics. Complete control.
Tennessee Jed
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Sweet. Stuff.
Terrapin Station
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Least popular? I didn't realize that. I love this show. Many, many highlights. This included.
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