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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.
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.
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Comments

It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

I'm entering a Dylan/Dead kick, and it's because of things like this (and the Desolation Row from 5-10-1987).
Touch of Grey
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

You can tell Bobby's effort on the previous numbers lit a fire under the band's butt (and Jerry's vocals).
Lost Sailor
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

Again, not usually a fan of this pairing, but both are played quite musically tonight, and Bobby is working his ass off.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

I confess that I've become less fond of this song each time I hear it, but this is incredibly musical.
West L.A. Fadeaway
May 10, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Although I do wish the blessed drummers had stuck with that deep 16th note groove, which kept pushing the beat and deepening the pocket.
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