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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Friend of the Devil
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Nice and slow! It's like Garcia can't play a wrong note tonight! Some nice support from the full band at the climax (esp. Keith).
3
Cassidy
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

A bit faster than I usually prefer it, but this is probably one of the last versions with Donna that’s decent, if you prefer her harmonies to Brent’s.
7
Pretty Peggy O
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Nice reading with extended solos from Garcia. His voice is a bit rough, but he's singing emotively.
9
Sugaree
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Solid show opener (I can leave Weir's slide parts, though). Jerry's clearly having a good night.
3
Looks Like Rain
June 4, 1978
Campus Stadium - University Of California

Part of me wishes they tried this hard all the time. Very nice version.
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Comments

Baba O'Riley > Tomorrow Never Knows
May 31, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Picked these because I knew and loved the originals. In retrospect I would have started elsewhere, but that's in the past. I thought I was ready for the bus after the headiness of the originals, but how wrong I was!
I Know You Rider
Aug. 5, 1989
Cal Expo

Takes a minute to materialize out of "Playing," but that's worth hearing. Jerry rips out the "train" line!
Hey Pocky Way
Aug. 5, 1989
Cal Expo

Good times.
Queen Jane Approximately
Aug. 4, 1989
Cal Expo

Nice solo from Jerry, and then a big contribution from Brent. Not to be missed by Brenantics. Giving this one the up-vote bump.
Queen Jane Approximately
March 27, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

Surprisingly nice version, kicks up some at the end.
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