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Grateful Novice

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6
Around and Around
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Bobby belts it, Keith slides in perfect synchronicity. Don't miss the surprise " Johnny B. Goode" parts Garcia throws in.
6
Wharf Rat
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

In the transition in from "Wheel," you can hear some of the ideas Garcia brings into his solos during the mid- and late- May "TOO"s
3
Not Fade Away
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

The chords and initial drum beat said "NFA," the the groove kept saying "Iko."
20
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Scarlet > GDTRFB. Catches the crowd by surprise for a moment. Hot version.
3
El Paso
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Sugaree > El Paso, and they nail it.

Comments

Cassidy
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

You can hear the entire band stop playing as individuals and start playing as a whole during the middle of this. Powerful stuff.
New Minglewood Blues
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Gets a vote for the AUD. I prefer Moore's recording on 04-30 (more well balanced with low frequencies, without the boomy-ness of 05-01). Feel quite fortunate to have these tapes around! Also Keith shines this entire Palladium run.
Terrapin Station
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Wow! Full of energy, and Keith shovels coal into the fire of the final section. Band sounds like a roaring dragon on the AUD.
Not Fade Away
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

A monster “NFA.” This is a bit slower than the latter May versions, but no less hot. Jam changes at around 8:40 in. Long and multifaceted playing. Deserves more votes.
St. Stephen
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

I don't hear this as the best of the year (honestly by a long shot), but the following "NFA" is some hot shit.