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4
Wharf Rat
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

12 minutes of '77 magic from an under rated show
5
Ship of Fools
July 14, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Sweet Jerry vocals. A delicate ship setting sail into the post 1974 seas. Good harmonies from Bob and Donna. An overlooked show from an overlooked yea
4
Deal
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

One of best of 1974. Tight, Jerry inventive and confident, good soloing. Everything a Deal should be. Give it a listen.
4
Johnny B. Goode
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Nice Keith solo at the end to end a superb show from start to end.
3
Row Jimmy
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Comes out of a MLB jam, a big fat mellow groove sets out what is one of those weeks of really good versions.

Comments

The Music Never Stopped
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

If you were ever trying to show someone why Jerry was truly a great guitarist-just play them this!
Spanish Jam
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Phil playing lead and Jerry playing superb jazz in the back ground-what a treat.
The Eleven
June 7, 1969
Fillmore West

A superb show from the boys. The Eleven is so often blistering dynamite and this one doesn't disappoint. Give it all a whirl if you can
Dupree's Diamond Blues
June 7, 1969
Fillmore West

Big shout out to jbrucer for pointing me to this version and that led me onto a whole show full of goodies. I am digging 1969 more and more. Love and Peace to all.
Sugar Magnolia
Feb. 19, 1973
International Amphitheatre

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