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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Submissions

3
Not Fade Away
April 3, 1970
Field House, U. of Cincinnati

Short, hot, right into a killer "Lovelight"
5
Candyman
April 3, 1970
Field House, U. of Cincinnati

Premiere version from the middle/acoustic set. Audible buzz on the SBD, but worth the historic interest and for Jerry's wordless penultimate verse.
2
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 3, 1970
Field House, U. of Cincinnati

Jerry stumbles a bit during the transition, but a powerful early version.
9
Stella Blue
Sept. 11, 1982
West Palm Beach Auditorium

Highlight from the end of the show.
7
Truckin'
Sept. 11, 1982
West Palm Beach Auditorium

Kicks back into the cowboy vibe from earlier in the show, leads into a stellar "Stella."

Comments

Dark Star
Aug. 1, 1973
Roosevelt Stadium

Great version. Lots to unpack in this one, and on first listen, I can hear the ABB influence.
El Paso
Aug. 1, 1973
Roosevelt Stadium

Points for its place in the sequence, the blistering guitar runs, and Keith being on fire.
Estimated Prophet
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

Holy cow.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

grendel nailed this one. Hop on board this one! (edit) Sorry, didn't want to disrespect anyone else who commented, it was just that comment that really helped me unlock this version. You all have great taste!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

Man... a new favorite for the bridge jamming alone.