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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Submissions

7
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 10, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Audio problems abound, but I quite fancy Jerry's playing in "Scarlet."
3
Aiko Aiko
Dec. 12, 1994
Sports Arena

Fast. Tight. Happy. What more could you ask for?
2
Not Fade Away
July 28, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

Be forewarned- the sound quality on this is absolutely brutal, but it's worth it if you can make it through.
6
Sitting on Top of the World
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Out of a killer "DS," and a nice reading of a classic blues tune. Dig those changes!
3
Deal
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Tight, punchy version.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
June 19, 1994
Autzen Stadium, U. of Oregon

Honestly wasn't expecting much from this version, but heard about it somewhere and decided to check it out. Short "Scarlet," the highlight (for me) was the acoustic guitar sound Garcia. "Fire" is nice and bouncy. Worth a listen.
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

There is some really great playing here from every member separately and together. Agree about lyrics (Jerry blowing both lyrics and the guitar part in the preceding "Dark Star"—he also sounded *super* high when he was singing, so...). Still a great version, and the show is justly famous for many reasons.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

This is *really* great. Fantastic find! The entire band plays as one this whole time.
Foolish Heart
April 2, 1990
The Omni

It's got my vote too. Gotta go through the rest of this show later!
Let It Grow
April 2, 1990
The Omni

Great version! I'd have to really think before I could think of a headier one!!