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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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Estimated Prophet
Jan. 30, 1978
Uptown Theater

You can hear the swagger in their mutterings before they play. And the performance bears that out. Sure, smooth, and effortless.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Letter perfect - the Godchauxs take this to a loftier level. Beautiful dynamic push-and-pull by the whole group.
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Tennessee Jed
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Planting the Flag of Civilization on this tight scorcher. New from factory - Inspector #9. Under penalty of law, this tag may not be YEAH GARCIA!
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Candyman
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Dreamy, motionless rendition on a sea of individual human reactions [audience tape]. A wonderful time for this gem.
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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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