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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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Picasso Moon
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Great version, but the version on Europe ‘72 is much better
Good Lovin'
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

This is a great Good Lovin’, definitely different from other Europe ‘72 versions. About halfway through, it starts to get spacey, with Phil and Pigpen playing around and having fun. Phil seemingly wants to get back to the main theme throughout the jam, but no one else is having it, until Phil finally coaxes everyone back down to Earth, and it explodes! Great version!
Dark Star
June 17, 1991
Giants Stadium

The Dark Star teases alone makes this a favorite show. Hornsby flirts with DS the entire show, but can’t quite score a date, though the attempts are well made, especially with Weir, Garcia, and everyone else’s help. Great show!
Chinatown Shuffle
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Keith’s solo is amazing on this version. Never paid too much attention to this song; what was I thinking!? Great show also
He's Gone
Dec. 5, 1979
Uptown Theater

This one might be my favorite. Jerry’s sweet vocals mixed with impeccable solos make this one incredible. The outro jam is very good as well, segueing into a spacey version of The Other One. Great version
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