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Grateful Dead Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre Portland, OR | Listen on archive
48
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
best kept secret of '77! groove is in the pocket, vocals are good, minimal flubs
28
Let It Grow
The most "Spanish-flavored" of LIG's, evokes old southwest almost Mariachi vibe. Brilliant Garcia changes-Rise&Fall!
11
Brown Eyed Women
Perfection firing on all cylinders: Tight band, muscular beats, beautiful vocals (Donna's on!) and that applied greatness that is the '77 Dead.
9
Deal
Bursting energy ending the 1st set in blazing glory. The shout chorus is outrageously hot. Has to be one of Donna's best nights ever.
5
Sugar Magnolia
How is this one not on here?? You think it can't get any better after the epicness of Truckin'>TOO>Wharf Rat, but then BAM they hit you with this
5
The Wheel
It's so apt that The Wheel would roll into Truckin' that the outro is short but the rest is very nice.
4
The Other One
Some spacy exploration before settling back into a thundering roll. Don't sleep on this one.
8
Truckin'
This packs a punch then after the drop major lick-city and nice tension with Phil as they transition into TOO
1
Johnny B. Goode
Strummin' to the rhythm that the DRUMMERS made. They're pounding their kits while the rest of the band rages behind them. Keith sounds great too.