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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
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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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Terrapin Station
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

This is a really good version. They played Terrapin at all 3 shows of this run, and this one might be my favorite. The one from 3/18 is historical, and the one from 3/19 is pretty good, but this one is my favorite. Everyone is firing on all cylinders, especially Jerry, Bob and Phil. Keith also has some nice keyboard effects, and Billy and Mickey are having fun on the cymbals at the end. Donna isn’t too intrusive either. The matrix of this show really makes this one pop. Dig it!
Terrapin Station
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

This is a really good version. They played Terrapin at all 3 shows of this run, and this one might be my favorite. The one from 3/18 is historical, and the one from 3/19 is pretty good, but this one is my favorite. Everyone is firing on all cylinders, especially Jerry, Bob and Phil. Keith also has some nice keyboard effects, and Billy and Mickey are having fun on the cymbals at the end. Donna isn’t too intrusive either. The matrix of this show really makes this one pop. Dig it! Edit: Accidentally posted this comment twice. Sorry!
Bertha
April 27, 1971
Fillmore East

This Bertha opens my favorite album of all time. Everyone is on point, and the sound is very clean. Glad they’re remastering the album this year. That 7/2/71 show looks hot too!
Sugaree
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Just got the Seamons Matrix of this show. So far, I’ve listened to this and the Scarlet>Fire. This version is really sweet and melodic. Jerry’s solos are super smooth and luscious; perhaps even better than 5/19, which has been a personal favorite for a while. The vocals are also very good. Dig it!
Eyes Of The World
March 27, 1987
Civic Center

Although I’m not the biggest fan of mid-late eighties Eyes(too fast & too short), this one just has something about it that I really like. The only con about this one is that there is virtually no intro jam; once everyone is on board with Eyes, Jerry starts singing. But still, a great version.
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