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Grateful Novice

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Submissions

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Passenger
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

I usually don't care about this song, but this is a superior take. Highlights are the ripping solo and agreeable vocals throughout.
10
Candyman
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

The reason we all love 1970 and the two set acoustic/electric format. Don't miss the NRPS set from this night either!
5
Let Me In
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Rare, gut-wrenching ballad.
5
Dire Wolf
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Opening of a very famous show. It's like you're in the balcony with the AUD.
6
Me and My Uncle
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

The link between the stellar NFA>Wind and famous following sequence.

Comments

Desolation Row
May 10, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Greetings and welcome MuffinMan! Thanks for turning me on to this, it's a great version. Bobby is singing his heart out, and the rest of the boys support him quite musically. This is how Dylan is meant to be performed!
Logger Song
Sept. 7, 1985
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Thanks djchall– I was wondering about what was being done to Bobby's sound (at the board?). No big deal, just curious.
Logger Song
Sept. 7, 1985
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Had to check it out since I'd not heard it before. Can anyone clue me in on what's going on here?
Bird Song
Dec. 12, 1994
Sports Arena

Nice version! Long and trippy, with some nice playing from Vince and Bobby especially (Phil sounds a bit too low in the AUD for me to really tell either way). I realize it’s not for everybody, but I have always liked MIDI Jerry, and while I think that the broader palette of colors could be a crutch sometimes, it definitely expands the band’s sound and is masterful when tastefully applied (like here). 90s fans, this is the business. Others, get past the date and give me substantive criticism if you don’t like it, I’d love to talk about it.
Me and My Uncle
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Absolutely.