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Friend of the Devil
Dec. 31, 1977
Winterland Arena

Better Jerry solo than the other '77s, but same aesthetic otherwise.
16
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 2, 1983
Boise Pavilion - Boise State University

Not too speedy, well jammed and ends with a one of kind improv between Bobby, Brent and the drummers.
5
Terrapin Station
Nov. 30, 1979
Stanley Theater

The solos in Lady with a Fan are fucking beautiful.
3
The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 17, 1978
Fox Theatre

Delicate, sweet playing in the midsection and a good outro. The linked source is not great, but there is a SBD.
5
Tennessee Jed
Nov. 13, 1978
Music Hall

Thunderous climax. The last two minutes of the song are tight.
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Comments

He's Gone
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

I love this He's Gone and the fall '79 ether it seamlessly arrives at. The whole segment through Gloria and the 1st CC Rider make this a relic.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Aug. 19, 1980
Uptown Theatre

Yeah, too bad about the sound. I listened with headphones to CM and the right channel was fading in and out at times, and at others the mix is off. But there is clearly a great version of halfstep hiding down there and I will listen to this one again. It's a pretty inspired halfstep for one that exists outside of the '76-'78 window. And you're right - we have an embarrassment of riches at our disposal every day. I can live with these problems.
Franklin's Tower
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

I just listened to the new transfer of this show and this Franklin's is the climax of this amazing set 2. And the climax of this Franklin's is the solo that Jerry is playing on either side of the 10:00 mark and it is blistering. It all comes together here - great sound, great playing.
The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 27, 1978
Golden Hall, Community Concourse

The Darst SBD is the best available source, not the linked one. But if you can get this one up real loud, I'll wager that you will hear what I did - an MNS that belongs in the conversation for top 5. Four votes certainly doesn't make sense.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 24, 1973
Civic Arena

I took a little Halfstep trip through the years this morning at your instigation, starting with this early one. It was a bit of a pop single with every element sounding pure and no need to stretch anything out at this point because it really is a beautiful song. Then I listened to that Orpheum one you just posted and I will head over and vote that up - you can hear the 77 half steps emerging from that 76 setup. I finished with what I think is one of the top 10 halfsteps on 12/30/77. It's only got 4 votes and yours is one of them, Darkstar. But put those headphones on and listen to that brief outro that Jerry completely smokes.
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