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Grateful Dead Jan. 8, 1979

Madison Square Garden New York City, NY | Listen on archive

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18
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Smoking version.
6
Terrapin Station
This is how Terrapin should end!
4
Franklin's Tower
Nice force.
7
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Pre rio grandeo is good, but there are two peaks post rio grandeo, one built off the other and the latter crashes into Franklin's Tower.
2
Wharf Rat
Gets up and wanders and flies away
2
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Sneaks up on you. Clean audience source.
6
Brown Eyed Women
On point and charged with early MSG energy
1
Big River
My new fav version - How is this not even up here yet?
3
Candyman
Sweet little first set number from '79. Always love when they play this song.
2
Friend of the Devil
Underrated FOTD here! Love Jerry's solo on this great 10 min version
1
Samson and Delilah
This one is hot! If I had my way....
1
New Minglewood Blues
Strong recording and crowd. Good energy this show. Franklin Tower into New Minglewood Blues. A strong bobby showing. Whole band is engaged. Listen !<3
3
Its All Over Now
Donna and Bobby are so strong here. The solo is really tight and has some real life behind it. Surprised it wasn't listed! Give a listen!
3
Fire On The Mountain
how is this not listed?! Jerry's vocals and solo are both strong. The crowd is fire. Keith,Donna,Bobby,Phil,Billy are all on fire too! Great recording
2
Good Lovin'
Featured right after Wharf Rat. BLASTING with power and tempo. The opening is explosive and the tempo doesn't let up. Very strong '79 version. FIRE.
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