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FreedomHaul

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9
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.

Comments

Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Yes!! Also, as a reviewer on the Archive pointed out, listen to Jerry play the "and many more" tag from "Happy Birthday" at the end of this song to commemorate Phil's 50th.
Althea
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Top shelf performance from Garcia on both vocals and guitar. Also think this is a great song in general!
Walking Blues
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

I *thought* this sounded familiar! Net was one of the first Dead releases I'd ever heard, and I'm glad it was!!
Easy To Love You
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Glad to see this here! I think it's a decent song, and it adds some variety to the set list. While some of these later shows can be formulaic (at least w/r/t the openers), having a Brent tune in the third or fourth slot breaks things up, and I think it also gives Bobby and Jerry a breather, making the rest of the set a bit hotter when it works.
Sugaree
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

A sprightly version > from a similar "Jack Straw." Nice solos from Garcia (working those triplets!), but he’s a bit hard to hear in this AUD.