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Grateful Novice

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Submissions

8
The Other One
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

They jam the shit out of this.
2
Cold Rain and Snow
May 7, 1970
DuPont Gym - MIT

Raw energy.
7
New Speedway Boogie
May 7, 1970
DuPont Gym - MIT

Acoustic version with a bone in its teeth.
10
Sugar Magnolia
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Bit pitchy, prob. because the band is exhausted from what comes before it.
24
Wharf Rat
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Whole show needs some love! Part of an all-time sequence.

Comments

U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

What a rocking version!
Standing On The Moon
April 1, 1995
Pyramid Arena

I don't know... Garcia's playing is nice, but his vocals are heartbreaking. Why's it working for you, @cgarces?
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
March 30, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

For better or worse, this was my introduction to this sequence, so it retains a fond place in my ears and heart.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

IMHO, the "China Cat' is pretty uninspired with little jamming, but the "Rider" does have a cool groove. Why a top 20 spot, MusicSole (not trying to argue, trying to hear it)?
Not Fade Away
June 4, 1977
The Forum

This is an intense version! It's rather fast, and Jerry just goes off on it. It seems like they're been pushing the tempos throughout this entire tour, and the energy level rises accordingly. Don't let the AUD throw you off, this is absolutely worth repeated listens!