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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.

Comments

Turn On Your Love Light
June 14, 1991
RFK Stadium

Probably won't hold much for the older Heads, but I like it.
Stella Blue
June 14, 1991
RFK Stadium

Hornsby always makes Jerry sing better. Here's the AUD I've been loving: https://archive.org/details/gd1991-06-14.sennME80.wklitz.94371.flac16
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Nice groove on this one. I need to check out the rest of this show!
Shakedown Street
Dec. 5, 1979
Uptown Theater

I like the relaxed tempo, and it lets the band get funky. The vocals are (uncharacteristically) good, and Brent is exploring a wide range of sounds and colors that help this version pop. Wish there wasn't a cut in the solo! Nice call on this one.
He's Gone
May 22, 1982
Greek Theatre - University of California

Hey Grendel, thanks for the recommendation! One of my first tapes was the 7/31 Manor Downs show, so I'm a big fan of the '82 shows. I'll check it out!