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FreedomHaul

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7
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

Shakedown Street
Dec. 13, 1980
Long Beach Arena

Is this the right date, cuse man?
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 13, 1980
Long Beach Arena

Holy shit, how was this not on here already?! Great spot!
Jack Straw
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

Incredible version on its own, and for the transition to "Franklin's."
Franklin's Tower
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

The groove they hit in the middle of that is unreal.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

IMHO, I prefer this one to the two May versions listed above, and the Franklin's is just jubilant. The transitions around and between these tunes are incredible as well.
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