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Grateful Dead May 6, 1980
Rec Hall, Penn State U State College, PA | Listen on archive
25
Althea
Recent Road Trips release is a perfecto: Outstanding vocals from Jerry and a jam after the lyrics that grooves and rocks super-hard. 5-star version!
12
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
The final jam goes at least once more around than usual. Weir is strumming like a mad man and Lesh as many power chords, great version.RT Vol. 3 No. 4
6
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
standing on a folding chair in the first row, the entire show was high energy and this version was particularly memorable.
9
Wharf Rat
Road Trips Vol. 3, No. 4. There is something about that Hammond Organ that makes this song like a church hymn. Strong version.
13
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Awesome, underated version. Most aren't familiar because it is only on Road Trips Vol 3 #4. Must listen!
5
Take A Step Back
Do to security allowing the floor to be jammed Bobby is forced to open set 2 with a take a step back. Polka themed
14
Pretty Peggy O
Check out the whole show - upfront nice qual aud here for a great show. Road Trips v.3#4
8
The Other One
Excellent 10 minute version...great Phil intro. Top notch version in the great pre-drums.
3
Big River
Love how Jerry leaps from bluegrass riffs to blues bends in his early solos. At the end Bobby and Jerry are twisting and turning around each other.
1
Around and Around
ok look this song normally stinks... this version is pretty crazy tho Bobby is whisper singing lmao