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Submissions

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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 25, 1972
Paramount Theater

Overlooked, patient little gemerald.
4
Jack Straw
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Bright, snappy, and full of mello P&V.
2
Loser
March 24, 1971
Winterland Arena

From the opening little parlay, hooked.
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

This one is the sound of a band that knows it can do pretty much anything. Smooth and fiery.
6
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

Jed As Tight Little Pop Song. Tight and snappy, enthusiasm for a new classic.
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Comments

Terrapin Station
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Sorta stunned this isn't higher up. Needs more support! Light years better, cooler, and more soulful than many ahead of it. One for the books. Seriously.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

As good as I thought it would be. They were such a juggernaut by this point that it takes them no time to reach high heat. And they pretty much stay there, but there are still strong dynamics. Garcia-Weir going mano is a highlight.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Superb, intense, and pulsing. Not in the league of the best of May '77 (esp. 5/8), but great nonetheless & well worth your time.
Playin' In The Band
July 16, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Thx DS67. Garcia's guitar playing is a careening mass of coiled-up energy expanding & contracting.
Jack Straw
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Easy to tell from the majestic intro that this is going to be a sweet ride. Pretty close to perfection. Detailed is right!
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