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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Submissions

4
Me and My Uncle
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Bobby sings the hell out of this one. I know we've all heard dozens of these, but this one had that little bit extra that throws it over the top.
6
Looks Like Rain
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

This song usually doesn't do it for me, but this is quite pretty. The SBD cuts out mid-solo, but it's a minor problem.
7
Brown Eyed Women
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Jerry flubs some lyrics, but I liked the solo. Hints at the promise later to come in this well-known show.
8
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 28, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

The surviving tape has some issues, but this is a powerful version.
6
Estimated Prophet
Aug. 29, 1983
Silva Hall, Hult Center

Comments

Dark Star
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Phenomenal stuff.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

I wanted a great '84 S>F, I came, I got one.
Not Fade Away
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Jerry is so far into the zone here it’s almost ludicrous. Nice repeated note anchoring idea about 10:00 in, which gives us a hint of the overlapping parts I associate with ’73 era ensemble playing, and the ending vocal jam doesn’t disappoint either.
St. Stephen
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

I think it works as a stand-alone version, from the "Close Encounters" jam, or in the middle of that titanic second set jam. What's not to love about this?
Terrapin Station
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Agree that the version isn't anything out of the ordinary, but it does kick off a great sequence.