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Grateful Novice

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C. C. Rider
Sept. 11, 1982
West Palm Beach Auditorium

This is when I thought the show locked in.
1
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 13, 1982
Reno Centennial Coliseum

Jerry's just on fire throughout this whole show. They jam the beginning for a while before the first verse at a nice, brisk clip.
7
Tennessee Jed
Sept. 11, 1982
West Palm Beach Auditorium

Bit slower than the ones I usually groove on, but Jerry's bounce started off a very fine day for me.
5
Tennessee Jed
April 14, 1978
Cassell Coliseum - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Nice shuffle. Jerry and Donna's vocals on this sound great (how many times can you find that?)
20
Unbroken Chain
March 19, 1995
The Spectrum

Not the best ever, but the live premiere. Listen to the AUD to hear the crowd flip!

Comments

Standing On The Moon
Aug. 21, 1993
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

Beautiful version of what IMHO is maybe their most perfect song. And Jerry's tone on the solo!
Samson and Delilah
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

Just ridiculous. I need to check this whole show out; it seemed uninspired at first, but by the time Bobby comes back in, the whole band crackles with the sort of energy I always associate with a great show. edit: Good call on that matrix, great sound! The slow start is still pretty good, and the band is clearly eating their wheaties. Jerry. devours. this.
Wharf Rat
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Some tender moments, some powerful ones. Keith seems to be having a good night, but the whole band plays as one.
Sugar Magnolia
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Great version from a great tour.
Hard to Handle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Holy hell. Great call on the matrix Fazima!