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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
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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The Other One
May 31, 1969
McArthur Court, University of Oregon

9 votes????? ||| There are versions from '89 with more votes. How does that work? On what planet? This explodes out of the paddock and screams all the way. Elite version.
Truckin'
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

Tight little Truckin' - unremarkable (albeit with typical Fall '71 excellence) until Garcia takes over with some ridic undulating Strat passages. Preview to epic '72 sound.
Dancin' in the Streets
Oct. 24, 1970
Kiel Opera House

This period of Dancin' doesn't usually move the needle for me, but everyone's in sick form throughout. What a blistering opener - Lesh's bass is a lava spill.
Cumberland Blues
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Top sleeve! Great dynamic control and balls out! I don't love the Dave's mix (too much piano, not quite enough Garcia), but it's still great stuff.
The Other One
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

I really like the cinematic quality - HEAVY. An unheralded era for this song - this one's a peach! Garcia's subtle use of the pitch shift for a short spell. The only thing I don't go for: it seques into Good Lovin' (no thanks!).
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