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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.
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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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