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FreedomHaul

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China Doll
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Nice version in the middle of a huge Set II. Whole set is worth a listen!
3
New Minglewood Blues
Dec. 13, 1980
Long Beach Arena

Another hot blues from a hot show.
2
C. C. Rider
Dec. 13, 1980
Long Beach Arena

Hot solos from Jerry and Brent. Killer blues.
6
Sugaree
Dec. 13, 1980
Long Beach Arena

This wasn't on here? Jerry's tone is dialed in, and it's infused with the spirit of the opening "Stranger"
7
Feel Like A Stranger
Dec. 13, 1980
Long Beach Arena

Hot show opener. You can tell it's an on night.
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Comments

Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

It's got my vote. “Help” gets off to a fast start (almost too fast; Jerry seems a bit flummoxed when the vocals come in). Phil. “Slipknot” is good, and “Franklin’s” is great. Phil is all over this whole thing; listen to how he brings down the volume and the band grooves on it.
Sugaree
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Should be ranked higher. Features some great melodic playing from Jerry. Keith and Jerry interact in these second solo some before Garcia starts building with his triplet sequences. Keith plays some cool stuff before the final peak. Slower and calmer than some of the later May versions, but totally in keeping with the mood of how they played the song this night.
The Music Never Stopped
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Agree. Great version to end the first set. It’s amazing how much the audience responded to Donna singing during this run.
Big River
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Keith! He tears up this entire Palladium run.
Casey Jones
June 20, 1992
RFK Stadium

Video, complete with accordion Bruce: http://youtu.be/BCVJuzXoIJk
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