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FreedomHaul

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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

Standing On The Moon
Sept. 10, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Loved it, but wished Jerry could have taken more extended lines and played with Branford more.
Dark Star
Sept. 10, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Great version, stellar musicians.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 10, 1991
Madison Square Garden

One of the most musically interesting things I've ever heard them do. It is wonderful to see what they can do with incredible musicians.
El Paso
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

No worries, djchall, I wasn't being sarcastic. It's Prankster Dead at its finest, and it's why that transition is all time.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Obviously a contender for a top spot, but I give it my vote because of how Winterland sounds here, and how they sound in it.
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