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Grateful Dead Dec. 5, 1981

Market Square Arena Indianapolis, IN | Listen on archive

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22
C. C. Rider
Notable for double-time in the back half of the tune...kinda funny
14
Cumberland Blues
Late 81 Early 82 was undoubtedly a hot time for the band, and it's nice that they brought this tune back with a different take
20
Passenger
Fasten your seatbelt!!
40
The Wheel
Epic. Crazy extended intro.
6
Playin' In The Band
My favorite WHEEL is some of the meat in this playing sandwich. It's great.
27
Let It Grow
Garcias solo has that on-the-edge-of-out-of-cntrol feel
18
Bird Song
So good. 81 was a peak year for this song...
13
Big Railroad Blues
This thing just punched me in the face! Whoa.. beware of Brent's organ melting your ears
5
Sugar Magnolia
Bobby starts to sing but Jerry keeps playing lead and makes him wait another measure.
4
Ramble On Rose
Crisp Vocals. Great show. Worth a listen.
2
Space
Hints of Jaws, a most dreamy underwater passage and then look for two Tiger-like climaxes just prior to slipping into the greatest Wheel to ever rol
4
Friend of the Devil
Outstanding version with beautiful keyboard work from Brent. Can't believe this one hadn't been posted yet.
3
Alabama Getaway
Warms up to a real smoker of an opener to a fantastic ‘81 show.