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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.
3
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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Bertha
March 14, 1971
Camp Randall Field House

At :30 Pig switches from tambourine to organ and we're off! These early '71 performances showcase Kreutzmann reveling in sweet space. Driving.

Comments

The Other One
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Riveting, hi-octane blast! Garcia's taking the Strat into some fucking crazy places. This is a rainy day favorite - or any spare 10 minutes and 33 seconds.
Playin' In The Band
July 18, 1972
Rossevelt Stadium

Garcia with the half-closed wah - pure genius. Sounds almost Frippian at points.
Truckin'
July 18, 1972
Rossevelt Stadium

Sort of shocked this one's as far down as it is - I think this an all-timer.
Me and My Uncle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Insane transition. And then a zesty version.
Dark Star
May 23, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

Lots o' creativity going on here.