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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

Eyes Of The World
June 4, 1977
The Forum

A 77 wheelhouse Eyes.
Dancin' in the Streets
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

5/19 is an all-timer for me, too. There is a point in 5/8 where Garcia's slaloming through with the push-button sound of the envelope that, at various times, enters into parallel space. Some of the most insane guitar playing ever. This version shares many of these laudable qualities. I suddenly sauntered into a Grey Poupon commercial. Surry.
Estimated Prophet
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Lesh sets the parameters and controls the flow of information. In chocolately fashion. A lovely sprightly (and still fairly gooery) Garcia outro brings this one-act play to a sweet close. I love these Spring '77 stand-alone Estimateds. Maybe the peak of this song for me.
They Love Each Other
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

Nothing wrong with this baby!
The Other One
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

One of the all-timers. Garcia's muted playing in the beginning is a tell. You know this one's gonna go places.
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