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Grateful Novice

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Me and My Uncle
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Bobby sings the hell out of this one. I know we've all heard dozens of these, but this one had that little bit extra that throws it over the top.
6
Looks Like Rain
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

This song usually doesn't do it for me, but this is quite pretty. The SBD cuts out mid-solo, but it's a minor problem.
7
Brown Eyed Women
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Jerry flubs some lyrics, but I liked the solo. Hints at the promise later to come in this well-known show.
8
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 28, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

The surviving tape has some issues, but this is a powerful version.
6
Estimated Prophet
Aug. 29, 1983
Silva Hall, Hult Center

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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.
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