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7
He's Gone
July 4, 1984
Five Seasons Center

Solid and energetic. Wraps up a lively pre-drums part of 2nd set. Interesting jam at the end. Phil sounds like he wants to go Other One, never does.
9
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
July 4, 1984
Five Seasons Center

Fast. Fast. Fast. Cokey version seems like it's playing in fast forward. '84 is so unique and magical/dreamy sometimes.
8
I Need A Miracle
July 4, 1986
Rich Stadium

Not a big fan of this song usually, but this one's hot. On the 4th of july, short, sweet, everybody's into it. Comin' out of The Wheel and into UJB.
7
Playin' In The Band
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

Rockin'. Dig the UJB that follows.
10
Uncle John's Band
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

Nice one, rising out of a cool Playin' and getting it's own groove on. Featured on Go to Nassau.
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Comments

Friend of the Devil
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Also a big fan of the slowed-down versions. I agree...what a first set! Wow!
Stella Blue
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Jerry really slows it down on this one...and it's sublime. Love what everyone is doing behind him too. Very beautfiul, underrated version coming out of The Other One and into Playin' reprise.
Scarlet Begonias
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Love this version. Especially Keith, switching over to what sounds like a Fender Rhodes. These '74-'76 pre-Fire Scarlets are really doing it for me.
Let The Good Times Roll
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

how can you not get in the groove after this one?
So Many Roads
Oct. 1, 1994
Boston Garden

You can hear every one of those roads in the passionate and moving way Jerry belts out those vocals. Perfect song for this stage in his life/career. Just beautiful.
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