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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Estimated Prophet
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

My birthday show (albeit a few years early). Worth it just to hear what comes out of Bobby's throat at the beginning of the song.
9
Deal
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Set I ender from one of my favorite shows. Hot and tight.
15
Beat it on Down The Line
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

From an all-around great show (the extra accent in the count-in must have caused some smiles)
14
Mexicali Blues
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

It sounds like the boys gave a little extra on these "American" songs for their European fans.
9
Jack Straw
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Nice, tight version of a new American folk song.
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Dark Star
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

This works so well. The Dark Star expands to space, and Bobby's strumming emerges. At the end of the song, we re-enter the same space we left like nothing ever happened, like El Paso was a dream.
And We Bid You Goodnight
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Really lovely arrangement with the whole band. Great version!
Morning Dew
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Very good version. The recording quality lets you hear all kinds of nuances between the band.
Not Fade Away
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Good playing. I've never personally cared for the slower versions.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Gets an upvote for how good Jerry's vocals sound on "Help" alone. "Slipknot" is quite out there and the good recording quality lets you hear all the little nuances as the band interacts.
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