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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.
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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
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Throwing Stones
Sept. 5, 1989
Hartford Civic Center

Opening for JGB w/ Rob Wasserman. Very good acoustic version with great vocals from Bob.
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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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Dark Star
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

This is definitely up there with my favorite Dark Stars. It’s all about Jerry, Bill, and Phil with this one. They push it further and deeper into space, with Bob keeping them grounded in this perfect space-jazz state. Everyone’s playing is top shelf. Definitely at must listen. Goes into a spectacular Dew too!
Feel Like A Stranger
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

One of the best. That opening!
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Bob’s playing is in insane on this version. Makes it even better that you can hear it very well on the Dave’s Picks mix of the show. Everyone else is playing great too, Phil especially. Top tier!
Not Fade Away
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

This one, even though Cornell’s NFA is fantastic, is better. I think the shorter length of this one is to its benefit; the Cornell one seems to be running out of ideas after the 12 minute mark, repeating phrases and trying to find its way back to the verse. I also find the jam to be more intense and attention grabbing, especially with Jerry using his octave pedal(what he uses on the FOTM jam at Cornell, UJB, etc). Bobby is on point as well, and Phil’s playing is top-shelf.
Eyes Of The World
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

This one is definitely a favorite of mine. Must’ve been the second one I heard, just after 6/17/91. The matrix is the way to go with this one; the intro sounds and feels like coming out of the water. Great version, with a great Stella too
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