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Estimated Prophet
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Jerry's having a great night, and check our Brent in the segue to Eyes!
14
Big River
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Keith (and everybody) is so on point in this twangy humdinger.
15
Mexicali Blues
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

It's a great little tune when they play it like they did in summer '73.
20
Deal
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

102% perfect. Incredibly sweet.
7
Not Fade Away
Feb. 4, 1978
Milwaukee Auditorium

Some cool and different jamming in this version.
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Comments

Comes A Time
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

There’s also a unique jam in D major between the end of Comes a Time and the start of Playin’ Reprise. Well worth hearing.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

The Supplication is pure dreaminess and dripping honey. This is the first time the song has reminded me of Miles Davis’ Shhh/Peaceful.
Looks Like Rain
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

Yet another amazing LLR from the Boston Music Hall run (it was played all four nights). The midsong interlude here may be one of the best ever.
Looks Like Rain
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

I’m always amazed by what a versatile song LLR was in ’76-’77. Like, say, Sugaree, there are an extraordinary number of great versions in those years, and they all capture different moods, offer different perspectives — all of that despite the structure being pretty close ended. Anyway, this one’s amazing too.
Friend of the Devil
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Shimmering, smooth, intricate, meditative, confident ... there’s a lot to love about this one.
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