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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Friend of the Devil
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Nice and slow! It's like Garcia can't play a wrong note tonight! Some nice support from the full band at the climax (esp. Keith).
3
Cassidy
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

A bit faster than I usually prefer it, but this is probably one of the last versions with Donna that’s decent, if you prefer her harmonies to Brent’s.
7
Pretty Peggy O
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Nice reading with extended solos from Garcia. His voice is a bit rough, but he's singing emotively.
9
Sugaree
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Solid show opener (I can leave Weir's slide parts, though). Jerry's clearly having a good night.
3
Looks Like Rain
June 4, 1978
Campus Stadium - University Of California

Part of me wishes they tried this hard all the time. Very nice version.
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Comments

Estimated Prophet
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Killer stuff. Someone recommended me the matrix of this (https://archive.org/details/gd1978-07-08.126239.mtx-redo.eichorn.sbeok.t-flac16). Powerful playing.
Nobody's Fault But Mine
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

I was indifferent to the Truckin', but this is a great jam.
Mind Left Body Jam
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

I was indifferent to the Truckin', but this is a great jam.
Eyes Of The World
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Obviously a superior version from a run full of them, but Joe_Brown and Quibus point out the obvious weakness: the transition into Big River. They land it, and it's interesting, but things fall apart for while.
Around and Around
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Keith makes this version.
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