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Grateful Novice

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Submissions

9
Mexicali Blues
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Jerry's in Fennario, but Bobby's in the desert.
2
Caution
Nov. 1, 1968
Silver Dollar Fair

It's a shame there's not more of this in listenable quality, but what we have is still blazing.
2
Dark Star
Nov. 1, 1968
Silver Dollar Fair

Some sound issues but a blazing good version.
3
Casey Jones
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

Solid high-energy version, Jerry's singing to beat the band.
8
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

Great end to the show, and splits Sugar Mag/Sunshine Daydream.
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Comments

Big Railroad Blues
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

I don't know who was recording these, but Phil sounds incredible. The quality of the performance reminds me of what I love about those long Europe '72 sets when they're just playing every part of everything really well.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

Phil! Also neat for the early version (?) of the lyrics.
Sugaree
Aug. 14, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

The thing that strikes me most about this recording is just how *great* everything sounds, Jerry and Phil's tone quality in particular. It's like they're playing in my living room.
Bird Song
Nov. 17, 1972
Century II Convention Hall

I think phayden makes a good point– the jams in Bird Song are often rather Dark Star-like, and I doubt they needed another song with jam potential in this same key (PITB, Rider, Bird Song, Dew, etc.). I'm guessing something similar happened with Here Comes Sunshine, but speak up if it was something else.
Dark Star
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

This is one of those serious Stars that'll put the zap on your brain in the right state.
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