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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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Tennessee Jed
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Energetic, serene AND Garcia's break is pure ragtime gold. In a good TJ, the guitar is a character. Here: a little insolent. Quality.
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The Wheel
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

That spacious, unadorned June 1976 sound is so perfect for The Wheel. This one's dynamic and delivered with feeling. Cool show.
2
Cumberland Blues
March 20, 1971
University of Iowa

Oh man: LISTEN! Vocals are mixed a bit high, but this Cumberland has all the important "little" details. Notes the quotes. B'AM!!!!
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Tennessee Jed
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

1976: Your standard issue tipsy, warm-hearted TJ of the period. The guitar break is more conversation than guitar solo. Standard but special.
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Candyman
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

Yes - DL No. 4 is a winner.
Mister Charlie
Aug. 14, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

And, as always at this time, the bass is a big ol' tulip poplar. Mediciney & woozy.
Dancin' in the Streets
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

A unique version that cooks like hell.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Kreutzmann's saunter into the song already makes it special. Garcia tapping across the soundstage like Bob Fosse. And aural version.
Samson and Delilah
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Think this is a nice version - intense, no big 1978 sloppiness. Blistering at times. This stands up. I'm PRO!
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