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FreedomHaul

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Submissions

14
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Smokin' encore. You know the playing was hot when even this is a scorcher.
15
Samson and Delilah
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Smokin little number boosts the second set.
25
New Minglewood Blues
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Bobby seems on this whole night, and Jerry's tone is unreal.
4
Death Don't Have No Mercy
March 18, 1967
Winterland Arena

Surprised not to find this here.
10
The Golden Road (to unlimited devotion)
March 18, 1967
Winterland Arena

One of the first Dead songs I ever heard way back in the day. Kicks off a raging Set II.

Comments

Shakedown Street
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Whoa, I need to listen to this whole show. Came here after a solid "China > Rider," and liked what I heard.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Wow. I got off on the China, but the Rider boogies. Jerry has a steady hand tonight, what rhythm!
Tennessee Jed
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

grendel, your pic reminds me of several experiences I had walking my black lab in the hot KY sunshine listening to this song, and to Phil and Jerry's lines. Became the first Jerry solo I ever learned, and the first time I was able to see it coming out of his hands as he played. Probably better versions out there, but powerful stuff for me.
Wharf Rat
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

This show is quickly becoming one of my favorites from this month, and I think this version is particularly expressive.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

cgarces, thanks for the heads-up on this. It seems we have similar tastes in "S-F"s (I'm a big fan of 5-17-77 as well), and I think the version from the '82 Manor Downs show might be worth the re-listen. [edit:] Also, can you recommend a good AUD of this? I love the sound of a good AUD from MSG.