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The Harder They Come
March 18, 1978
Warner theatre

This is JGB but saw this and had to add this.
4
Loser
Oct. 31, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

This is a pretty good version. Give it a listen
13
Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

The notes from Garcia's solo bounce around that centuries old hall like pinballs shot from cannon
11
Stagger Lee
Sept. 15, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Americana at it's best at the base of the Sphinx
8
Black Peter
Oct. 6, 1977
Activity Center. Arizona State U

This Black Peter aches with soul...
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Comments

Hard to Handle
April 13, 1971
Catholic Youth Center

I 've tried to listen to this one a few times, especially on the new Dave's Picks. I don't know, I don't think it's as good as others. To me it doesn't get to that level. I'm just spoiled by 8/6/71 I guess. I also tend to pull towards that 12/28/69 version. Usually not into the sound of those '69 ones but that one is raw and rocking.
Sugaree
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Yes! The vocals are inspired this night from Garcia for sure, more so than other versions from '71!! Great early version...Love how he sings "Just one thing I ask of you, Just one thing for me" in one of the verses.He belts it out.......
Good Lovin'
Feb. 2, 1970
Fox Theatre

Yeah SUPER short. Also if you listen to Garcia's lead that he cuts too soon, THIS to me, represents his sound from 1970 in a nutshell. The tone, the blistering lead the Gibson SG....All packed into a quick minute or less.
Playin' In The Band
July 31, 1973
Roosevelt Stadium

Absolutely killer!
Ship of Fools
May 9, 1978
Onongada County War Memorial

Too bad there isn't a SBD of this one. At least the Audience version sounds good. The Dancin' follow is a smoker too!!
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