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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 10, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Audio problems abound, but I quite fancy Jerry's playing in "Scarlet."
3
Aiko Aiko
Dec. 12, 1994
Sports Arena

Fast. Tight. Happy. What more could you ask for?
2
Not Fade Away
July 28, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

Be forewarned- the sound quality on this is absolutely brutal, but it's worth it if you can make it through.
6
Sitting on Top of the World
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Out of a killer "DS," and a nice reading of a classic blues tune. Dig those changes!
3
Deal
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Tight, punchy version.
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Comments

Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

I know it's almost meaningless because it's said so often, but Jerry hits a deep vein of musical and lyrical inventiveness during this month, and this is another great example.
Pretty Peggy O
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Poignant lead by Jerry, but I've always loved Phil's lick before the first verse. If you love some melodic bass playing, check it out.
Samson and Delilah
Dec. 27, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Smokin version!
St. Stephen
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

You can just hear the cocaine in the increasingly extended vamps. If you want to hear where the early version of this song became the later one, I'd include this.
Samson and Delilah
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Whew, this is smokin!
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