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Around and Around
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Bobby belts it, Keith slides in perfect synchronicity. Don't miss the surprise " Johnny B. Goode" parts Garcia throws in.
6
Wharf Rat
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

In the transition in from "Wheel," you can hear some of the ideas Garcia brings into his solos during the mid- and late- May "TOO"s
3
Not Fade Away
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

The chords and initial drum beat said "NFA," the the groove kept saying "Iko."
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Scarlet > GDTRFB. Catches the crowd by surprise for a moment. Hot version.
3
El Paso
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Sugaree > El Paso, and they nail it.
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Comments

I Need A Miracle
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

I agree– not usually my jam, but I quite liked this version!
Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Which guitar is JG playing? I didn't think Tiger debuted until later this year, so is he playing Wolf?
Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Agree that this song changed by era, so it's hard to pick a definitive one, but also agree (insist!) that this is a must hear. Vocal issues usually turn me off, but Garcia is *ON* all night, and it comes through here in a big way.
New Minglewood Blues
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

This one has the extra verse ("couple shots of whiskey..."), some crowd sing-along that comes through nicely on the AUD, and I’m a complete sucker for Jerry noodling before songs.
Pretty Peggy O
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

For completists, the “M&MU > Big River” that precedes this is decent, but I personally didn't hear anything particularly special. Jerry’s playing in “River” is nice, and you can tell he's having a good night, and Keith doesn't get in the way too much.
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