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Bob's Guitar #1

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6
Deal
April 5, 1991
The Omni

A must listen for 'Carnival MIDI' GD fans. The jam is very cluttered - going to either love it or hate it
41
Row Jimmy
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Dueling power and uplifting slide guitar action - one of a kind!!
3
Looks Like Rain
Aug. 14, 1991
Cal Expo

Great set placement, excellent Garcia and Bobby giving his all on vocals
11
Big River
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

2
Black Throated Wind
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

Comments

Not Fade Away
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

This one is so much better than 9/10 in top ten. That's my opinion. You're getting what you would expect with NFA here. I know we like being pranked out by the boys but familiarity breeds contempt. This pretty much sounds like JGB covering NFA circa 1976. Easily Keith's best NYE show during his stint. Kills it all night - is a part of the band and shit!
Samson and Delilah
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

The Good Lovin>Samson segue is very reminiscent of the band moe. moe segues at their shows better than any band i've ever seen. Almost all songs are fair game. Check out the songs Four and Opium by moe. Try to get a Opium > or < in/out of song, Such killer slide guitar in Opium! The slow teasy build up to S&D is creative dead and the closest thing to a Fall '73 Delilah ;)
Bird Song
Sept. 6, 1991
Richfield Coliseum

Man this one needs more looks. The jam hits such an intense once in a life time crescendo that will make you jump out of your seat. Check this one out!!!
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 1, 1976
Market Square Arena

Nice! GDTRFeelin' a speedball
Stagger Lee
Dec. 17, 1978
Fox Theatre

Of course I love 12/28.not quite a top 5 for the year, but still strong. Love Ace's slide during outro. Delia whistled a different tune, what tune could that be? Bobby's slide. It is the perfect representation of the whistling widow.