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Friend of the Devil
April 19, 1978
Veterans Memorial Auditorium

This FotD is a beauty. The vocals are sweet, and the solos flow like butter; just amazing.
2
Sitting on Top of the World
March 24, 1988
Omni Coliseum

This was soundchecked at a show sometime in ‘88; this date may not be accurate. Look for the “GD Home Movies” video on YouTube from LoloYodel
1
Throwing Stones
Sept. 5, 1989
Hartford Civic Center

Opening for JGB w/ Rob Wasserman. Very good acoustic version with great vocals from Bob.
1
The Harder They Come
Aug. 29, 1987
French's Camp

This is probably the best one I’ve heard JGB do. Jerry’s vocals are superb, almost 78 like. The jam in the middle is essential.
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Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie
Dec. 6, 1980
Mill Valley Recreation Center

Not played since the Warfield/RCMH run, and it shows a little, but overall it’s still pretty good

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The Other One
Oct. 13, 1972
Small Club in North SF

https://youtu.be/tccELh8gkkM
Row Jimmy
June 29, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Another version that could be the best. Tied with 5/8 & 5/19/77. Jerry’s solos are superb, and his vocals are haunting beautiful not just on this song, but the whole show! Give it a listen!
Terrapin Station
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Terrapin was the song that got me on the bus(studio version), so I hold versions of this song to a higher standard than others. That being said, this one’s my favorite. It always blows my mind that this is the first one they ever played live. Jerry nails all the lyrics, and his solos and leads are incredible. He sounds like he’s been playing the song for as long as he had lived up to that point. What’s also interesting is that Bobby and Donna don’t sing backup on this one, letting Jerry’s storyteller vocals shine. ‘77-‘79 Terrapins are the best, in my opinion, but listen to 2/14/86 also. Though nowhere near the level of this one, especially with the forgotten lyrics after the first solo of Lady With a Fan, Jerry plays the solos impeccably, especially the outro one. He puts a little extra flair on it that makes it stand out. But, overall, this Terrapin is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bertha
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Europe ‘72 shows that start with Bertha seem to be extra tasty. This one is no exception.
Cumberland Blues
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

This and 6/23/74 are my favorites