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Grateful Dead Aug. 30, 1980
The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA | Listen on archive
11
Althea
Scorching version of a typically mellow tune. Crowd energy is palpable. Althea with a freight train feel.
3
Cassidy
Nice spacey version, gets nice and out there before brought back to the structure of the song.
2
C. C. Rider
Really cool 2nd set CC Rider. Gritty and bluesy. Garcia plays some unique chords at the end
7
Estimated Prophet
Ultra hot mid jam (Bobby nearly plunges back too early but Jerry forges ahead) & Brent is all over the ivories. Hot stuff in Philly.
3
Not Fade Away
If you like the slow-groove versions of the early Brent era, like 11/2/1979, 5/15/80, and 5/8/81, you will really like this one. Jerry digs in hard.