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Good Lovin'
Feb. 19, 1971
Capitol Theater

20 min. Pig rap-fest; Heavy and fast barnburner, thunderous drums, and nimble bass
10
The Other One
Feb. 19, 1971
Capitol Theater

Three from the Vault version; Tumbling, fiery, madness, Garcia lights this one up; The bus stopped by at the Capitol Theater, did you get on?
16
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 5, 1981
Glens Falls Civic Center

Melodic and creative soloing throughout; the transition (">") is absolutely on fire, musical communication between instruments is on point
10
Althea
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Sweet and funky
11
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 28, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Not a spectacular show by any means; This S>F however is very strong, Garcia officially back from the dead

Comments

Alabama Getaway
Dec. 5, 1979
Uptown Theater

Tight and upbeat, energetic soloing, but at the same time relaxed and controlled.
He's Gone
Nov. 9, 1979
Memorial Auditorium

He's gone sounded great in 1979. Always been a favorite.
Jack Straw
Nov. 9, 1979
Memorial Auditorium

Fall 79' was damn good, This version keeps with the consistency of the month. Executed with soulful driving energy.
Dancin' in the Streets
Nov. 9, 1979
Memorial Auditorium

Dancin>Franklin's is the shit!!!
Promised Land
Nov. 10, 1979
Chrisler Arena

Hot as can be, this song might be harder to jam on then others, but nevertheless the quick jams are energetic, and this one certainly does not disappoint.