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Friend of the Devil
Feb. 1, 1978
Uptown Theatre

Underrated show here, apparently. This is a good version from an excellent show.
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Me and My Uncle
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

Starting to be a little disco-inflected, but none the worse for it; Garcia is firing away...
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Black Throated Wind
March 22, 1972
Academy of Music

Really solid version; about as good as it gets
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Not Fade Away
May 10, 1980
Hartford Civic Center

Rather surprising this hasn't been submitted, this show seeks a bit underrated in general. Garcia gets majorly vicious here.
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Aiko Aiko
July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

Stupendous Garcia
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Comments

Tennessee Jed
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

You mentioned his tone— this show is a late peak for Alligator (it’s already starting to sound like Wolf, probably because of gear changes but also his approach)
Tennessee Jed
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Garcia is very high and clear in the mix, to excellent effect
Row Jimmy
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Top version, with a relatively brisk pace
Mexicali Blues
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

I often skip this song, particularly pre-80s. Maybe it’s the superb sound quality, but I really like this one.
Truckin'
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

My vote for best of tour is Aarhus, though
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