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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

Cassidy
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

You can hear the entire band stop playing as individuals and start playing as a whole during the middle of this. Powerful stuff.
New Minglewood Blues
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Gets a vote for the AUD. I prefer Moore's recording on 04-30 (more well balanced with low frequencies, without the boomy-ness of 05-01). Feel quite fortunate to have these tapes around! Also Keith shines this entire Palladium run.
Terrapin Station
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Wow! Full of energy, and Keith shovels coal into the fire of the final section. Band sounds like a roaring dragon on the AUD.
Not Fade Away
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

A monster “NFA.” This is a bit slower than the latter May versions, but no less hot. Jam changes at around 8:40 in. Long and multifaceted playing. Deserves more votes.
St. Stephen
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

I don't hear this as the best of the year (honestly by a long shot), but the following "NFA" is some hot shit.
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