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Grateful Novice

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Around and Around
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Bobby belts it, Keith slides in perfect synchronicity. Don't miss the surprise " Johnny B. Goode" parts Garcia throws in.
3
Wharf Rat
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

In the transition in from "Wheel," you can hear some of the ideas Garcia brings into his solos during the mid- and late- May "TOO"s
3
Not Fade Away
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

The chords and initial drum beat said "NFA," the the groove kept saying "Iko."
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Scarlet > GDTRFB. Catches the crowd by surprise for a moment. Hot version.
2
El Paso
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Sugaree > El Paso, and they nail it.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

The first time I heard this it scared the hell out of me. Intense playing!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 13, 1983
Patrick Gymnasium, U of Vermont

Circled back around to this one apparently! Very good version with a great transition. Nice matrix of this cures what ails ya.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

Still surprised to see that this has gotten no love! First ever 1/2 Step > Franklins and it's a fire version! Great matrix of this, give it an ear.
Dark Star
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

Another great version from 72!
Alligator
Aug. 5, 1967
O'Keefe Center

This version needs some serious love. Face melting Primal Dead right here!
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