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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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7
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.

Comments

Dark Star
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

This just put me in two places at once. Calendar cycles.
Dark Star
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Yes! Organic. Hive mind. Collective consciousness. Truly special stuff.
Estimated Prophet
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Surprised more people haven't commented on this! Some great playing, lots to listen to.
Good Lovin'
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

I personally thought this Bertha > GL was the weakest part of the show, but that's just me. I agree that this is a serious contender for the best of '77, though. The entire show is killer.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Just wanted to add that after living with this version for a while and checking out the whole show, I really like this version. Truly phenomenal playing.