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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Submissions

21
Passenger
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

I usually don't care about this song, but this is a superior take. Highlights are the ripping solo and agreeable vocals throughout.
10
Candyman
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

The reason we all love 1970 and the two set acoustic/electric format. Don't miss the NRPS set from this night either!
5
Let Me In
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Rare, gut-wrenching ballad.
5
Dire Wolf
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Opening of a very famous show. It's like you're in the balcony with the AUD.
6
Me and My Uncle
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

The link between the stellar NFA>Wind and famous following sequence.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Yeah, I don't think this is better than 02-05 by a long shot. Yes, the playing is as superior as you would expect from this time, and Jerry's "let it burn" lights up the band. But Bobby's thin sounding, out-of-tune slide practice mars an otherwise all-time version.
Dancin' in the Streets
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Goofy and amped up at the same time. Ending vocal jam is solid and interesting.
Viola Lee Blues
March 18, 1967
Winterland Arena

fantastic, great interplay during the solo. This whole show is phenomenal.
Cold Rain and Snow
March 18, 1967
Winterland Arena

Jerry's on fire all night (and I'm a Garcia fanatic), but you're totally right, Phil makes this. The Pigpen/Garcia interplay is also pretty cool.
Cream Puff War
March 18, 1967
Winterland Arena

Rager, monster Garcia solos.