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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Submissions

1
They Love Each Other
Aug. 4, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Unless I'm very much mistaken, this is the premiere of Tiger.
4
Jack Straw
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

There are some nice moments in the show before this, but it really takes off around here.
7
It Must Have Been The Roses
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Truly beautiful version.
4
Bertha
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

The bass cut at the start of this is a tragedy. Still a great version.
1
They Love Each Other
July 20, 1976
Keystone

I know this is JGB, but it's one of the best versions and absolutely needs to be listed.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
June 19, 1994
Autzen Stadium, U. of Oregon

Honestly wasn't expecting much from this version, but heard about it somewhere and decided to check it out. Short "Scarlet," the highlight (for me) was the acoustic guitar sound Garcia. "Fire" is nice and bouncy. Worth a listen.
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

There is some really great playing here from every member separately and together. Agree about lyrics (Jerry blowing both lyrics and the guitar part in the preceding "Dark Star"—he also sounded *super* high when he was singing, so...). Still a great version, and the show is justly famous for many reasons.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

This is *really* great. Fantastic find! The entire band plays as one this whole time.
Foolish Heart
April 2, 1990
The Omni

It's got my vote too. Gotta go through the rest of this show later!
Let It Grow
April 2, 1990
The Omni

Great version! I'd have to really think before I could think of a headier one!!