1/6/2023 0 Comments Download amped five freeIt is bursting with energy and all three are played and sung well. The Sailor>Saint>Deal trifecta that closes the set is amazing. They bounce back quickly with a beautiful FOTD that includes a sweet extended jam with great Garcia soloing. The only letdown of the set comes next with a very plodding, mediocre reading of Esau. He flubs a bunch(read most) of the lyrics but he is singing soulfully with passion and his solo is great. One of the highlights of the evening comes next when Jerry busts out She Belongs To Me, a song they only played once before in '66. El Paso is quick paced featuring more fiery leads from Garcia and an extended jam. Dire Wolf is next and while short it is enthusiastic. He gets most of the lyrics in Alabama and his leads in Jack Straw are blistering. The boys get things started with a hot Alabama>Jack and Jerry's voice sounds pretty good. This is a very well played, energetic show that features an excellent setlist and superb 1st set. I truly think that this show may have been considered for a DP or other Vault release - but for the aforementioned minor setbacks. The band is cooking on this one and it is the band that delivers this Lovelight from being a throwaway to being a solid set closer. If I want a good Weir Lovelight - there are 3 I would choose 1) 6/27/85 2) 9/3/85 and 3) this one. Good Lovin' was one thing (of course the arrangement was changed) but Smokestack and Lovelight? LoveLight - I remember in the early 80's talking to older Heads who were not keen at all with Weir singing PigPen's old tunes. Notice that he quickly uprights any mistakes - I think that's pretty cool. His playing is crisp and he ventures into challenging waters by delivering the first She Belongs to Me in 19 years. But for this one, I found Jerry more animated and certainly his voice in better form (regardless of flubbed lyrics). I know many find dicotomy with Jerry leaving the stage or standing stoic at times during the show.
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