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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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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

This show is definitely overrated, but this song, especially the Fire, makes me smile so hard. The first solo after the chorus is where it’s at!
Loose Lucy
June 17, 1991
Giants Stadium

Very nice version of this song. Wish they would’ve brought back the ‘74 arrangement, but the ‘73 one is great also. Jerry sounds nice on this one. Great show also, but you already knew that!!
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

This version is absolutely crazy. There must have been some powered refreshments backstage before the encore! The solo is insane, and after they get real quite so that Jerry can steal your wife
Dire Wolf
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

It’s definitely a rarity for a Dire Wolf to appear in a second set, especially after the early 70s. A little different than most; very mellow and storyteller-like. Has sort of a ‘79 feel to it. Comes after a monster Dancin’!
Dancin' in the Streets
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

This Dancin’ is smoking. I may be biased, as this was my first tape(second set). The Dancin’ lands nicely from St. Stephen, and from the first drum beats, you know you’re in for a treat. Donna’s vocals are great on this version(best I’ve ever heard from her. Always loves her vocals), and the jam is sublime. The synchronized part at the end of the jam, like most other versions of Dancin’(IMHO), is the best part; the meat of the song. Dig it!
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