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Grateful Dead March 10, 1981

Madison Square Garden New York, NY | Listen on archive

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36
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Fine version indeed. Brent, Jerry, and the boys were in fine form this evening!
13
China Doll
Masterpiece!
9
Satisfaction
This was the first time I saw Satisfaction, we heard they played it at the NYE show but it was still a surprise and the Garden audience ate it up. It
12
Franklin's Tower
Nice Half Step into Franklin's to open this MSG show.
10
It Must Have Been The Roses
Beauty at MSG. Nice singing all round. Brent had some nice touches. Jerrys lead reminds you what it's all about
14
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Amazing! Ultra uptempo I absolutely love the jam sesh. Jerry cuts some real sick shit up. Prick your ears up for this supplication WOO!
9
Deal
This is an underrated show the whole first set just blazes past. quality shit
10
Brokedown Palace
Encore chills out MSG after just the 3rd satisfaction
9
Don't Ease Me In
Very tight, fast pace, toss in a little fire.
6
Looks Like Rain
Great rock star tone by Jer in final jam before vocal reprise.
8
Sugar Magnolia
Jerry plays Bob's double time rythym in lead at the end. Unique and intense.
10
Brown Eyed Women
Smooth and sweet
13
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Nice version, with a cool Saint
6
Little Red Rooster
It's the Dead at the Garden, plenty for the whole family to enjoy! Some inspired playing on display
4
Me and My Uncle
The end of a Half-Step>Frankin's Tower>MAMU triptych, not too shabby.
6
Truckin'
Wow! Can't believe this hasn't made the cut yet. Rips and roars out of poignant China Doll. Almost become a Smokestack... Super strong show!