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New Minglewood Blues
June 10, 1984
Cal Expo

Hard-charging, uptempo version. Emphatic. Interesting ideas from Phil.
2
Cassidy
May 6, 1984
Silva Hall

Listen to Phil on this. I love how when you least expect it, he reinvents how to play a song.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Surprised this isn't on here yet. Great mid-'80s plaintive vocals by Jerry, victorious solo.
5
Big River
April 22, 1986
Berkeley Community Theatre

Check out Jerry's second solo
4
Brown Eyed Women
July 7, 1984
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

In this notoriously shaky year there are often gems to be found among the train wreckage. This BEW is an example. Jerry's solo is spot on
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Comments

Friend of the Devil
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

Weird raggedy version with some amazing Jerry moments. Also love the guy who yells when Phil comes in on the intro.
The Music Never Stopped
May 13, 1978
The Spectrum

Jerry's playing in the jam is fantastic.
Johnny B. Goode
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Should be higher. I don't think I've heard a better version. Phil is insane.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Amazing version. The best 70s versions have an airy, elastic quality, with Jerry sounding like a shower of sparks. His solo and playing in the jam are awesome.
Estimated Prophet
May 7, 1978
Field House - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

I love what Jerry plays from 9:10-9:20
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