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Grateful Dead Dec. 30, 1983
Civic Auditorium San Francisco, CA | Listen on archive
2
Ramble On Rose
Had to add this version just for the “The Grass Ain’t Greener, the Wine Ain’t Sweeter…” line. Probably the best version I saw live. Give it a listen.
5
Deal
Jerry shreds, Bob shreds, Phil's always shredding, Brent is shredding, hell, everyone is shredding
1
Good Lovin'
Heyyyyy hey baby to start. Brent nailing his organ, bobby rapping and ya "GOTTA HAVE LOVIN" BIG MISS ON THIS ONE!!!!!!!!
3
Friend of the Devil
Surprised this isn't here. Slow, and so soulful from Jerry. Brent is otherwordly an creates what I can best describe as a cocoon of sound on the keys
2
Looks Like Rain
Can't believe this one hasnt been posted! Awesome jam, powerful ending energy > deal. smokin
5
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Some of the smoothest rhythm Bobby ever laid down on this tune. Brent provides great harmony. Super sweetness here!
2
Truckin'
On the heels of a sweet MLB jam - Bobby blows some lyrics but the playing is where it's at - dissolves into a nice Wharf Rat
1
Terrapin Station
This deserves to be heard. It comes after a raucous, edgy Shakedown, Man Smart pairing
1
Drums -> Space
You hear the mood and rhythm of the forthcoming Space start to percolate and pulse during Drums