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21
Cassidy
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Band gives extra the entire time.
12
Estimated Prophet
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

29
Looks Like Rain
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Beautiful version. Equally delicate and powerful. Wonderful performances from everyone.
10
Mama Tried
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

this whole show is more sedate and slower than some of the others from earlier this week/tour. Nice Jerry support, good vocals from Bobby.
8
El Paso
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

you're either going to love Jerry's filigree or take it as noodling. I think it adds something to the cowboy songs.
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Comments

I Need A Miracle
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

I agree– not usually my jam, but I quite liked this version!
Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Which guitar is JG playing? I didn't think Tiger debuted until later this year, so is he playing Wolf?
Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Agree that this song changed by era, so it's hard to pick a definitive one, but also agree (insist!) that this is a must hear. Vocal issues usually turn me off, but Garcia is *ON* all night, and it comes through here in a big way.
New Minglewood Blues
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

This one has the extra verse ("couple shots of whiskey..."), some crowd sing-along that comes through nicely on the AUD, and I’m a complete sucker for Jerry noodling before songs.
Pretty Peggy O
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

For completists, the “M&MU > Big River” that precedes this is decent, but I personally didn't hear anything particularly special. Jerry’s playing in “River” is nice, and you can tell he's having a good night, and Keith doesn't get in the way too much.
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