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Grateful Novice

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Submissions

6
It Must Have Been The Roses
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

In addition to the great playing throughout this first set, you can grin at the several musical references to the Derby that the boys threw in.
12
Sugar Magnolia
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

Light first half of a titanic encore. The anniversary's coming up, might as well give the show a listen...
10
Not Fade Away
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Slow but mighty.
14
Tennessee Jed
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

I know most folks are indifferent re this song, but this type of mid-tempo bouncing shuffle is one of the things I love most about this band.
21
Dire Wolf
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Another great version from this fantastic night.

Comments

Pretty Peggy O
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

A touch faster than some of the others from this month. Stunningly beautiful playing.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

This "Supplication" is a thing of beauty! Some great exploratory playing.
Looks Like Rain
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

In the mood for a great LLR? Look no further.
Tennessee Jed
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Good first lead, then Jerry wonkles most of the next verse. Rhythmic but less melodically stellar than 05-12. One of the neatest parts comes when Jerry anticipates the chord change to F and has to maneuver out of it. Up vote.
Sugaree
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

long, patient, hits nice peak and band keeps exploring after that. Nice exploratory second section before final verse, but loses steam after that. Don't personally care for the 05-11 show, but there's a nice "Sugaree" from the otherwise mostly unremarkable 05-03 show.