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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Friend of the Devil
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Nice and slow! It's like Garcia can't play a wrong note tonight! Some nice support from the full band at the climax (esp. Keith).
3
Cassidy
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

A bit faster than I usually prefer it, but this is probably one of the last versions with Donna that’s decent, if you prefer her harmonies to Brent’s.
7
Pretty Peggy O
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Nice reading with extended solos from Garcia. His voice is a bit rough, but he's singing emotively.
9
Sugaree
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Solid show opener (I can leave Weir's slide parts, though). Jerry's clearly having a good night.
3
Looks Like Rain
June 4, 1978
Campus Stadium - University Of California

Part of me wishes they tried this hard all the time. Very nice version.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

Nice version with good band interplay. I loved the jam at the end, although I thought the landing into "Estimated" was rocky. Great stand-alone!
Touch of Grey
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

I liked this version, but don't think it works where they have it placed in the set (although it definitely helps give this first set a character quite different from the others in this three-show run).
Let The Good Times Roll
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

I did like the opener; it's nice to hear something new(er) in this slot!
Pretty Peggy O
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

Eh, I was indifferent. Too fast for my taste, and the solo doesn’t do anything but ornament the melody.
Revolution
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Huge bust out (four and a half years), and Phil works it.