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Grateful Dead March 30, 1983
Warfield Theatre San Francisco, CA | Listen on archive
6
Playin' In The Band
Great example of early '80s style. Mick on the xylos or Brent on some synth job all good.
4
China Doll
Jer sounds young at the start and then his voice gets that weary edge by the end. Lovely notes here.
2
It Must Have Been The Roses
Real standout, Brent is great on this version and Jerry has a delicate twinge to his voice.
4
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Very hot interesting version coming out of space and into China doll. Bth the entrance and exit jams are really on fire
4
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Delicious loads of killer Brent key work and Jerry is sublime lyrically and with the axe. Transition COOKS with GAS
1
Brother Esau
Played every night of the 3/29-31 Warfield run, I'd say this is the best of the three. Good vocal and guitar solo, and Brent shines throughout.