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1
Ramble On Rose
June 7, 1980
Folsom Field

Jerry means every note in this solo. Love the false harmonics and power chords.
1
Mexicali Blues
May 14, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry's solo will wake you the fuck up with chills down your spine. Phil and Bobby are going for it too.
2
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
May 12, 1980
Boston Garden

Just when you think this is a throwaway tune it isn't. Jerry kills, kills, kills the solo. And sings.
6
Feel Like A Stranger
May 11, 1980
Cumberland County Civic Center

Jerry takes a completely different approach to the jam, takes it way far out
3
Big River
May 6, 1980
Rec Hall, Penn State U

Love how Jerry leaps from bluegrass riffs to blues bends in his early solos. At the end Bobby and Jerry are twisting and turning around each other.

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