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Bob's Guitar #1

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1
Its All Over Now
May 11, 1979
Billerica Forum

If I ever get to joyfully skip to my destination I'd hear this theme en route. Relentless yet not mean/crunchy like previous year's IAON greats.
3
Stagger Lee
Jan. 15, 1979
Springfield Civic Center

8+ minutes of twitching and dodging. This show is easily strongest most complete of Godchaux Winter '79
7
Black Peter
Feb. 4, 1978
Milwaukee Auditorium

Bow to King Peter! This ending sounds like TMNS duirng this era. Insane! Make sure to check out Betty Board(2nd set only)
7
Terrapin Station
Feb. 4, 1978
Milwaukee Auditorium

NEW BETTY BOARD (link in comments)and this version doesn't have mercy on you or your feelings!
7
Stella Blue
Jan. 30, 1978
Uptown Theater

I'm fairly condident this is my ace version ending the debate between 4/21/78 and 10/21/78. Est>Eyes>Stella>Franklin's

Comments

Jack Straw
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

This would be a great version to play for a newbie. It's as typical rock and roll the band gets. Jerry's riffing isn't quite as creative as some might wish but none the less the end jam is extremely head spinning.
Casey Jones
Nov. 24, 1972
Dallas Memorial Auditorium

This one goes off the tracks!
Black Throated Wind
March 29, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

Just fast forward to 4:10 and enjoy the wine(Jerry/Weir) and cheese(Vince!)
Black Throated Wind
June 6, 1991
Deer Creek Music Center

This and 6/14/91, 8/14/91 are all great versions worthy of best of year. This one's ending packs the most punch and never lets up, but is a little one dimensional compared to 6/14 and 8/14
Jack Straw
Nov. 7, 1987
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Just had to vote this up. Instead of noodling like a mad man Jerry's styling is similar to his jamming back in '77-'78. Great little throw back.