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MrMystery

Dead on arrival

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Brokedown Palace
Dec. 30, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

If you're a fan of Brokedown Palace guitar solos, this one's for you
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Johnny B. Goode
Dec. 10, 1979
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

Everyone sounds great on this outrageous version. Check out Brent's vocals and playing, as well as Bobby's playing. Burning.
1
Space
Nov. 8, 1979
Capitol Center

Brent contributes a lot to this brief, beautiful, disturbing Space.
1
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Nov. 4, 1979
Civic Center

"I been hanging out in THIS rock 'n roll band." Now we know.
1
Around and Around
Aug. 31, 1979
Glenns Falls Civic Center

It's hard to say exactly why this version of this tune that no one thinks about too much is heady, but it really, really is

Comments

Playin' In The Band
May 3, 1979
Charlotte Coliseum

This one: https://archive.org/details/gd79-04-22.sbd.bennett.12001.sbeok.shnf/gd79-04-22d3t04.shn
Stagger Lee
May 3, 1979
Charlotte Coliseum

Might be the first version where Jerry solos for three choruses. Good vibes.
Playin' In The Band
May 3, 1979
Charlotte Coliseum

What they start playing at minute 17 will make you stop doing what you're doing.
Shakedown Street
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Jerry and Bobby sound great on this jam. High spirits.
Jack Straw
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

I recommend this mix for Phil: https://archive.org/details/gd79-04-22.sbd.bennett.12001.sbeok.shnf/gd79-04-22d3t04.shn