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Grateful Novice

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4
They Love Each Other
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

Jerry blows a verse, but the solo is good. Nice playing from Keith.
5
Cassidy
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

A bit slower than the others I’ve heard from this month, and I think the song works better this way.
6
Might As Well
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

Just another great performance from this month.
5
Samson and Delilah
June 19, 1994
Autzen Stadium, U. of Oregon

Decent Samson following a solid S>F.
7
Queen Jane Approximately
April 2, 1990
The Omni

Another lovely Spring 1990 version!

Comments

Deal
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Indeed it is! Jerry steps out of his usual patterns some in the first solo, which is extended to a decent length. Keith in particular elevates this version.
The Music Never Stopped
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Cool effects from Keith during the breakdown, and the crowd eats this one up. Very high energy!
The Other One
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

The reprise is worth a comment as well because of the delicate transition from "Comes a Time." The matrix really captures the decrescendo before the move back to major and the song’s main theme.
Comes A Time
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

Jerry’s tone is liquid silver. Nice harmonies from Donna, Keith supporting Jerry’s guitar lines, rhythm section keeps everything from dragging (no small feat, considering how slow they’re playing).
Playin' In The Band
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

Phil playing some cool descending lines in cyclic patterns of changing lengths. Slow and exploratory full band playing (although it’s hard to pick Keith out of the matrix on the Archive, and he’s been shining the full show before this). Jam never moves aimlessly; gains momentum towards “Drums,” but seems to fall into it.