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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Submissions

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Estimated Prophet
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

My birthday show (albeit a few years early). Worth it just to hear what comes out of Bobby's throat at the beginning of the song.
9
Deal
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Set I ender from one of my favorite shows. Hot and tight.
16
Beat it on Down The Line
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

From an all-around great show (the extra accent in the count-in must have caused some smiles)
14
Mexicali Blues
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

It sounds like the boys gave a little extra on these "American" songs for their European fans.
10
Jack Straw
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Nice, tight version of a new American folk song.

Comments

Not Fade Away
Feb. 27, 1981
Uptown Theater

I was thrilled to see a new Hunter Seamons matrix of this, since the second set is essentially what I'd have them play if I were to write one. This is, to my ears, the only transition that isn't horribly mangled. Jerry moves to the major towards the end of Space, then sets up groove for NFA.
Blow Away
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

yeah! great end to the set.
Bird Song
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

Yeah, this is great stuff. I thought the first set (till this) was the weakest of this three-show run, but everything from "Queen Jane" on resonated with me.
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

Holy s, that was a fantastic jam and very unique! Top shelf band improv here. I wish the box set hadn't broken these into two tracks!
Estimated Prophet
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

I didn't care for the short and bumpy >, but everything on both sides was superior. Some nice performances from Bobby especially here!