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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."
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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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