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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

Comments

Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 19, 1976
Capitol Theatre

This version is what truly made me get on the bus for life. Beautiful vocals on this version, especially on Help on the Way. This Slipknot! is tight and spacey. It’s a version you can get totally lost in, and you wouldn’t know where you are until they go into the outro theme into Franklin’s Tower. This Franklin’s is one for the ages. Those opening notes are tremendous and funky, with Keith and Phil layin’ it down, and Jerry soloing all over it. While this Franklin’s is relatively short(9 mins), it’s more than enough to knock your socks off. After the outro, they go into TMNS, which is slow and beautiful, Jerry nailing the opening notes, and Bobby and Donna nail the vocals(always likes how they weren’t always in synch with each other on the vocals). Great Help>Slip!>Franklins>Music. Check out the video of it on YouTube.
Bird Song
Oct. 11, 1983
Madison Square Garden

This is a great Bird Song. This jam is confusing but so tasty. Bobby using his slide and Jerry and Brent going at it the whole time. This is a Bird Song for the ages. Great show as a whole, but this is a highlight, along with the Bertha>Jam>China Doll
Bird Song
July 15, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

This is a great opener with Dancin’. Love Jerry’s vocals on this version, which were very hit or miss from 83 to 87. The jam is as confusing and beautiful as any Bird Song jam from the 80s. Great version
Althea
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Wow. Great version from Without a Net. Teared up a little listening to it.
Uncle John's Band
March 27, 1987
Civic Center

I really love this version. When they went into the jam, my jaw dropped. It was as if they went into a different song, as they finished the verse, and just jumped right into the jam. Love this version; great show!