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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.
3
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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Passenger
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

I don’t really hear the train wreck in this one. They may have gotten a little lost vocally, but I think the solos more than make up for that. I love Jerry’s aggressive slide on this song, which we never really see. I’d say that 4/19 is more of a “trainwreck,” with Jerry getting a little too lost in his solo, and misses the cue to go back into the verse, but they fix it up pretty well. And yes, this show is gold
Let It Grow
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

This is a great LiG. It starts off alright, but Jerry really kicks it into gear at 3:20, when he just goes off for the solo. Bobby and Donna’s vocals are nice, and to top it all off, it’s a long one(14 mins). Overall, very nice version. DaP 37 sounds great!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Just got my Dave’s today, and this Half-Step is a ripper. Jerry’s vocals are great, and the solos are some of the best I’ve heard. Great version!
Row Jimmy
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

This one beats the Cornell one by a small margin. I prefer the solos on this one, especially the first. Jerry plays with that slide very carefully and sparingly, which provides for a great effect. I’ve always loved when Jerry plays w/ a slide(WRS, Row Jimmy, Passenger, Little Red Rooster, etc.). From Dicks Picks 29(the best one imho). Just got it on CD today!
Brown Eyed Women
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

The groove on this one is interesting, but after a minute or so, you’ll get used to it. The vocals and solos on this one are good. Haven’t got my Dave’s yet, but from what I’ve listened to from the show(BEW and Dew), it’s gonna be a good one.
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