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Grateful Novice

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It Must Have Been The Roses
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

In addition to the great playing throughout this first set, you can grin at the several musical references to the Derby that the boys threw in.
12
Sugar Magnolia
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

Light first half of a titanic encore. The anniversary's coming up, might as well give the show a listen...
10
Not Fade Away
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Slow but mighty.
14
Tennessee Jed
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

I know most folks are indifferent re this song, but this type of mid-tempo bouncing shuffle is one of the things I love most about this band.
21
Dire Wolf
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Another great version from this fantastic night.

Comments

Turn On Your Love Light
June 14, 1991
RFK Stadium

Probably won't hold much for the older Heads, but I like it.
Stella Blue
June 14, 1991
RFK Stadium

Hornsby always makes Jerry sing better. Here's the AUD I've been loving: https://archive.org/details/gd1991-06-14.sennME80.wklitz.94371.flac16
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Nice groove on this one. I need to check out the rest of this show!
Shakedown Street
Dec. 5, 1979
Uptown Theater

I like the relaxed tempo, and it lets the band get funky. The vocals are (uncharacteristically) good, and Brent is exploring a wide range of sounds and colors that help this version pop. Wish there wasn't a cut in the solo! Nice call on this one.
He's Gone
May 22, 1982
Greek Theatre - University of California

Hey Grendel, thanks for the recommendation! One of my first tapes was the 7/31 Manor Downs show, so I'm a big fan of the '82 shows. I'll check it out!