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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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Uncle John's Band
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Love the backwards into the this UJB. This and the whole second set is a Jerry lover’s set. A Ramble On Rose, Terrapin, UJB, Wheel, and China Doll in one set!? Insane
Sugaree
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

This one seems to go kinda under the radar, but it’s one of the best. The playing on it is sublime, and Jerry’s vocals are extra emotive and sad. It feels like he’s playing and singing like it was the last time they would ever play it. Just incredible
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 27, 1976
Community War Memorial Auditorium

The intro to Slipknot! is played so fast but so tight and in the groove, it’s insane. Like almost ‘83 fast but with the smooth, tight goodness of 76-77.
Dark Star
Oct. 31, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

I’ve been listening to this one a lot lately, and it’s soul-wrenching. As for the playing, this is the second best DS, coming up short to 6/17. As for Ken Kesey’s rap about Bill, it’s powerful. You can feels his and the bands emotions, and his story about Brokedown Palace is gut-wrenching. It’s truly an all-time versions. “How do you like your blue-eyed boy now, Mr. Death?”
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

The groove on this one is just too good. They take it extra slow, which provides for an extra tightness and groove. I’ve gotta know what Bob’s doing towards the end of the first solo in Fire. It’s incredible
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