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Grateful Dead Dec. 27, 1977

Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA | Listen on archive

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22
Pretty Peggy O
Mellow and yummy
17
Brown Eyed Women
This might be the best ever!
4
Bertha
Great Version
5
Estimated Prophet
Crisp Clean Bobby with some soaring jerry solos...check it out
19
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
I'm surprised this one isn't listed yet. Although the Fire is only average, this Scarlet is one of the best unsung versions ever.
3
He's Gone
I'm not a huge fan of this song after 74, but this version is just exactly perfect. Gave me chills!
7
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Incredible jazzy transition into Supplication
2
Good Lovin'
This one flat out rocks. Amazing energy from Phil.
11
Cold Rain and Snow
Most bad ass of '76-'79 - on the whistle!
4
Wharf Rat
12 minutes of '77 magic from an under rated show
2
Around and Around
Pure mad mental, as we used to say in Scotland. WOW, they really just let rip. Good track to dance to if you need to work of some high energy
2
Passenger
tight, on point rocker from a show that is worth a listen. The band are having fun. Wait til the 2nd set!
4
Truckin'
Starts with a marching band type whistle and takes off. Usual struggle with the lyrics, but no worse than usual. The band are having fun having this s
2
Cassidy
Thunderous energy to complement the rest of this hard-rocking Winterland run.
3
Looks Like Rain
Emphatic, even ferocious. Check it out.
4
Candyman
No Votes??? Listen to the passion in Jerry’s voice especially at 5 min on. It’s silly this isn’t voted up.
1
Dire Wolf
Solid version. It only gets better with this show.
1
El Paso
Pretty damn good
1
Friend of the Devil
Not perfect, but another ‘77 outlaw groove that’s sweet. Solo touches the clouds.