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Bird Song
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

An intimate very early Bird Song - Quartet-styled, which serves this song really well. Also: you can hear the thinking, especially between guitars.
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Tennessee Jed
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Ho-Hum: Another outstanding 1972 TJ. This gem from the sorta overlooked summer tour. Garcia aces the break, natch. Band - unconscious. Whew! at end.
6
Candyman
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

From Garcia's cheeky intro on, this graceful cabochon throws a faint, warm light. 1976 elegance w/a sick, raw spider web guitar break.
2
Wharf Rat
March 21, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

First show - I didn't know this gem very well & after this criss-crossy version, I was hooked. Dark & murky.
3
Loser
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Download Series - An intimate, casual living room Loser. Garcia coming out of the guitar break is divine. Not the actor.
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The Other One
April 12, 1971
Civic Arena

An 11-minute colossus. Very much in the spirit of the great 1970 versions, but obviously more spacious. Lesh & Garcia never really ease off. Intense and suspenseful. Ace shit.
The Other One
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Thunderous version. They played everything great in the Spring of 77, but sometimes the Other Ones get a little overlooked. Not sure why - they go as inside/out as any and explore some super strange worlds. 3:30-4 or so Garcia and Weir do a cracked-up call/response.
Playin' In The Band
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Yes DS67 - this is really sweet show. 78's all over the map, but this is one of those shows that gives this year some muscle. Great tempo on this Playing - Kreutzmann and Lesh are locked in. I love the patience in the space out - a quick pace doesn't mean you have to rush. They ride the wave perfectly - keep the dynamics cushiony.
The Other One
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

I accidentally landed on this and W-O-W. From the jump, Garcia can't wait to tell the story. Really, I had somewhere to be, but I'm not going anywhere until I see the other side of this superb Other One. Some semi-undiscovered country. Everyone has arrived with Full Game.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

What a sleigh ride! Garcia and Lesh repave the whole joint - top sleeve playing here. A memorable one. Should have lots more votes.
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