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Grateful Dead Dec. 28, 1979

Oakland Auditorium Oakland, CA | Listen on archive

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9
Bertha
Speedy late 70's precision. Hot relic from a sweet run. (also, trying to add 7.4.89 and keep getting an error message. Version needs recognition)
38
Playin' In The Band
Second half of this jam is seriously amazing band interplay. Check this one out
32
Terrapin Station
A real bute - transitions into a killer Playin'
10
High Time
Great version early in Brent's era with beautiful electric piano.
60
Sugaree
always a favorite
27
Row Jimmy
Nice!
25
Its All Over Now
Released on a Road Trips.
14
Uncle John's Band
really tight version with great interplay! One of my favorites!
25
The Music Never Stopped
Really hot music here from an epic show of 1979. I am really surprised this isn't on here yet.
11
Alabama Getaway
Overlooked from the one 2 nightrs earlier.
8
I Need A Miracle
Great Jerry solo, goes > Bertha.
7
Greatest Story Ever Told
Great version, love Jerry's tone towards the end.
18
Mexicali Blues
Great version, love the transition from Mama, Jerry's on one
5
Good Lovin'
This version is more like early 80's than 77/78, which I prefer.
5
Casey Jones
I love this under the radar show. Great playing and groove all night. This Casey is a perfect show closer.
8
Mama Tried
Really tight and energetic; follows the blistering Sugaree and darts into superb Mexicali
4
Drums
Sweet and Monsterous