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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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Cassidy
March 13, 1981
Utica Coliseum

The outro begins with some dissonant stuff even for this section of Cassidy which usually features it. But the end of the outro is truly special - something for anyone who likes the song to hear.
The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 31, 1977
Winterland Arena

The golden age of the song with YT video easily available. You don't have to look too hard to find underrated versions in this era.
The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 28, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

This one has a spacey mid section and a cool, if understated outro without a lot of shredding. Garcia's playing is typical of these October and November '79 shows - a really sweet tone, but not as loud or out in front of the band as in '78 or '80. This is the MNS to go along with the long, spacey Franklin's Towers of that fall or like the Eyes of 11/5/79.
The Music Never Stopped
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

There is a Charlie miller board available for set one, so turn this one up for the mid section which is just scorching. I cannot say that I haven't heard better outros, but when you love something, youre willing to put these pieces together. The midjam ought to be heard by the heads who like that kind of thing.
The Music Never Stopped
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

I only knew this one as an AUD and this song was my top reason to get the '78 box - which I have avoided doing until today. This was everything I thought it would be and a little bit more. With a version this good out there, this one rates in the top 5 conversation. I loved the AUD for a long time, but I'll have a hard time going back to it now.
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