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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

Doesn't dissapoint. Nice developed transition for April 72...Dreamy guitar work during this transition.
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Wharf Rat
April 22, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Garcia crushes it! There is a very nice Joani Walker recording of this on LMA...
6
How Long Blues
July 14, 1970
Euphoria Ballroom

Only one I've heard on tape. Nice tune..
12
Mission in the Rain
March 17, 1978
Capitol Theatre

Garcia Band- Garcia sings from deep within on this one. He's telling his life story...
6
I'll Take A Melody
Dec. 6, 1977
The Dome

JGB- Love Garcia's vocals on this! Hint of spring tour '78
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Comments

Hard to Handle
April 13, 1971
Catholic Youth Center

I 've tried to listen to this one a few times, especially on the new Dave's Picks. I don't know, I don't think it's as good as others. To me it doesn't get to that level. I'm just spoiled by 8/6/71 I guess. I also tend to pull towards that 12/28/69 version. Usually not into the sound of those '69 ones but that one is raw and rocking.
Sugaree
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Yes! The vocals are inspired this night from Garcia for sure, more so than other versions from '71!! Great early version...Love how he sings "Just one thing I ask of you, Just one thing for me" in one of the verses.He belts it out.......
Good Lovin'
Feb. 2, 1970
Fox Theatre

Yeah SUPER short. Also if you listen to Garcia's lead that he cuts too soon, THIS to me, represents his sound from 1970 in a nutshell. The tone, the blistering lead the Gibson SG....All packed into a quick minute or less.
Playin' In The Band
July 31, 1973
Roosevelt Stadium

Absolutely killer!
Ship of Fools
May 9, 1978
Onongada County War Memorial

Too bad there isn't a SBD of this one. At least the Audience version sounds good. The Dancin' follow is a smoker too!!
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