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Grateful Novice

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Submissions

6
Not Fade Away
Dec. 2, 1981
Assembly Hall

Hits a great groove early on, with some cool interplay before the first verse.
3
Space
Dec. 2, 1981
Assembly Hall

If you like some of Jerry's guitar effects from early versions of "Dark Star," give this a listen! Short but sweet.
4
Terrapin Station
Dec. 2, 1981
Assembly Hall

Solid version.
1
Gimme Some Lovin'
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Cool transition from "Space," and the organ in the intro is hot. Leads into a smoking "Watchtower"
4
Drums -> Space
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Hide your kids from this super heady space, lest you give them nightmares.

Comments

Jack Straw
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Nice peppy version to open the show, nice solo, and I loved hearing someone near the taper snort with laughter when Bobby flubs a line.
China Doll
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

I'm a little biased, but I think this Eyes > China Doll is a killer combo. And did they play those extended outros in '74? I've not heard one yet, but I might have missed one...
Playin' In The Band
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

It's nice to hear them do the "song" part (before solos/explorations) with this much energy. And the rest of the song doesn't disappoint.
Crazy Fingers
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

I only heard the matrix, but think this is a very nice version!
Let It Grow
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

I think this song hits a strong resurgence in the 90s. This is an excellent specimen if you're hunting around for something outside of the 70s.