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Friend of the Devil
April 10, 1983
West Virginia University Coliseum

A Garcia solo worth savoring. Very special.
7
Let It Grow
May 13, 1983
Greek Theater

Ferocious but not reckless. Tremendous feeling and poise. The show as a whole seems woefully underrated.
5
Bird Song
May 13, 1983
Greek Theater

Jerry soars from the first note while Brent's compI ng subtly shades darker. A mesmerizing gyre. Check out the fine Keshavan/Miller AUD.
7
Estimated Prophet
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

Roller coaster outro rises, drops, and swerves again and again, led by Jerry at lightning speed.
2
Ship of Fools
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

I love the way Brent contributes to this delicate but sprightly Ship. Magical.
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Comments

Candyman
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

Luminous.
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

How did I fail to give this version its due on any of my previous listens? This outro is beyond description.
Sugaree
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

Immaculate short version, and notably well sung.
Dark Star
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

I’ve been listening to this one for almost 20 years, and I’ve never loved it more. Words fail. I’m not sure it’s my favorite DS, but I think I might like it better than every version currently ranked higher.
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

I love the end jam on this. As he is elsewhere this run, Jerry is showing incredible guitar finesse and mastery.
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