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2
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.

Comments

Franklin's Tower
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

I see that this is not one from the vault or what the song would later become, but it’s good for what it is and the let the music play solo is one of a kind. There’s no other like it and I recommend that you crank the shit out of it.
Estimated Prophet
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

I listened to this three times today but I hadn’t ever heard it before. As Grendel says, the 1st solo break is fantastic. I like the outro too, especially the first minute or so, but the memorable segment in this version is that first break. Top notch.
Wharf Rat
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

This one is no joke, off on its own trip. I love the guitar tone Jerry uses on the outro.
Sugaree
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

Solo 2 is tight and is a slice straight out of 77. The climax to that second break - the last two minutes of it - is a Sugaree moment that can hold its own with almost any other.
Pretty Peggy O
Aug. 24, 1980
Grand Center

This one is an authentic sleeper. One vote when I got here. Top 10 Peggyo. SQ could be better but everyone’s cool with the BEW from this show.