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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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3
Sugaree
Dec. 30, 1978
Pauley Pavilion

The band is tight and Jerry doesn't miss a beat. Seems like he's surfing with his guitar lines.
6
Jack Straw
Dec. 30, 1978
Pauley Pavilion

"We used to play for silver, now we play for Clive . . ."
4
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 2, 1981
Assembly Hall

I think Jerry's working ideas out in new places in the fretboard during the "China" solo, and Brent is contributing some interesting colors.
6
Tennessee Jed
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Nice slow shuffle, and Jerry's playing is quite melodic. But he brings the heat at the end (with some help from Keith).
3
He's Gone
May 22, 1982
Greek Theatre - University of California

Some nice playing from Jerry in the solos and transition.

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.