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Grateful Dead Dec. 31, 1979

Oakland Auditorium Oakland, CA | Listen on archive

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5
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
This one is all about the transition jam and the beautiful Rider that follows. Led by Phil Jerry and Bobby the transition is especially hot.
2
Not Fade Away
With special goes John Cipollina who has a ripping solo, Love Brents sound on these 1979 NFA's. Very Funky Jazzy Tone.
2
Althea
Hot one to open set 3 Bobbyis very high in the mix on this version. Nice and funky.
2
Mama Tried
Tremendous drumming and some top rate backing vocals from Jerry make this one a standout.
1
Mexicali Blues
Great take on this dead c and w original, sweet instrumental section.
6
Franklin's Tower
Though it has lyric troubles (like many 79 versions) it has two listen to the music plays, and huge jams with multiple explosive peaks towards the end
1
New Minglewood Blues
They take this one slow and grind it out in stanky style...
2
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
1st one of the 80's - iz very nice
1
Stella Blue
Jerry in strong vox and 6 string power
7
Jack Straw
The Jack Straw>Franklins plays the roof of their new NYE home, Intense as all hell and mean
2
Uncle John's Band
Excellent rendition with available A video and sound on youtube through music vault.
1
Fire On The Mountain
A true GEM in the 77/78 era
4
Tennessee Jed
The peaks on this one are absolutely killer! Absolutely worth checking out.
4
Sugar Magnolia
So was anyone planning on telling me about Uncle Bobo’s Magnificent Copyright-Strikeable Metamorphosis or was I just supposed to find that out myself?
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