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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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4
Smokestack Lightnin'
Oct. 9, 1984
The Centrum

Short, but listen to crowd freak out when the riff starts. Solid show on Lennon's birthday.
5
He's Gone
Oct. 9, 1984
The Centrum

Trippy board effects on vocals. Everything this song should be.
1
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

Band reeling from preceding S>F.
8
Bird Song
Dec. 14, 1980
Long Beach Arena

Wonderful interplay. Short and focused. Sounds like the band becomes one organism.
9
Morning Dew
March 18, 1990
Civic Center

reaches a powerful peak that brings this sequence to a thrilling conclusion.
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Comments

He's Gone
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Fantastic version with a great vocal jam.
Desolation Row
Sept. 20, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Def. gets an upvote from me.
Sugaree
Oct. 17, 1983
Olympic Center

Can't believe it took me so long to hear this one! Great version.
Here Comes Sunshine
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Welcome aboard! I've always dug the December '73 versions (don't miss 12/6 on your way to 12/19!)
Turn On Your Love Light
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

Great minds think alike! I'd say it's a coin flip if I prefer 5-1 or 5-2, they're both incredible shows.
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