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Grateful Novice

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Tennessee Jed
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Builds to a nice climax after some interesting lines from Garcia. Whole show is worth a listen.
4
Truckin'
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Ends a great Set II sequence. Listen to the drummers play along with the whistle blower in the audience!
4
Drums -> Space
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

If this had been tracked along with the preceding "Playin,'" everyone would have said "of course." This whole second set is killer.
4
Playin' In The Band
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Exploratory version right out of "Terrapin." Donna sounds great, and Phil leads the jam.
8
Terrapin Station
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

The transition into the "Terrapin Station" material is particularly strong, with powerful playing from Keith.

Comments

Greatest Story Ever Told
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Agreed, it's a nice version!
Bertha
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Lumber from Phil.
Drums -> Space
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Honest note: second night in a row listening, so far the magic for me is in the first set. I think the energy really drops off in the second, but it's still very good.
Mexicali Blues
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Also, here’s a fun fact: you can hear Bobby take the energy level back up by reading the crowd. He hears their clapping, and then plays that same rhythm, but slightly faster than they are. The tempo also forces Jerry to lighten up, which helps him play faster and cleaner. Even the band is into this by the end, listen to the vocals! Give this whole show a listen, seriously.
Sugar Magnolia
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Agreed—I'm a Jerry man and this is it. Right back to the country steel guitar of the first set to round out the night.