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FreedomHaul

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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.
6
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.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
Oct. 11, 1984
Civic Center

Phil fans—hearken to his colossal playing this whole night!
Shakedown Street
Oct. 11, 1984
Civic Center

Great vocal outro—listen to Brent! The jam is also several minutes of nasty funk.
Jack Straw
Oct. 10, 1980
Warfield Theater

nice to see you G-man! It's got my vote, they tear it up!
Weather Report Suite
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Maybe they're arguing that if they *had* played it, it would have been the best? Maybe there's a mysterious "lost set" out there with an even longer Dark Star? "I heaad a clip of it once, mannnn, it was killer."
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Quite an incredible version. Everyone sounds amazing.
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