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MrMystery

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3
Big River
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry and Bobby are great here. Burning.
4
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Dec. 21, 1978
The Summit

Easily the best version of this song I've ever heard. Listen to how Jerry sings!
3
Friend of the Devil
Dec. 21, 1978
The Summit

If shows with great sounding SBs are overrated, the opposite is true. Jerry is burning this night and his solo here is spectacular.
4
New Minglewood Blues
Dec. 17, 1978
Fox Theatre

One of the best versions of this era. Jerry is loose and free. Bobby plays a great slide solo (really).
1
Terrapin Station
Dec. 15, 1978
Boutwell Auditorium

The transition jam is longer than previous versions and many later ones, and Jerry goes somewhere in it. That should have happened more.

Comments

Satisfaction
Aug. 8, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Bobby has a very good idea singing Wang Dang Doodle over this.
Dark Star
Sept. 19, 1970
Fillmore East

Agree with iknowyourider. The amount of empty space early in this DS is frightening and beautiful. Also love what Phil plays at 22:46.
Estimated Prophet
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Bobby's playing is amazing in the jam.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

One of my fave tapes from way back when. So many great moments from Jerry and Phil, especially in the transition and during Fire.
Stella Blue
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

Jerry is really paying attention to this. Great emotion and inspiration vocally and in the solo.