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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.
3
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

Comments

They Love Each Other
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

This song was made for ‘76 Dead!
Fire On The Mountain
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

This is my favorite moment in any Dead show so far. Great transition from Eyes. Listen to Bobby!
Blow Away
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

This and the Corrina from Red Rocks ‘78 smokes
Feel Like A Stranger
Feb. 14, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Center

One of the best Strangers I’ve heard. Great opening and Bob is in good voice. I really enjoy the jam in this version. Jerry rips it up! Great show also, especially for ‘86.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 2, 1983
Boise Pavilion - Boise State University

This Help>Slip>Franks is a great version from the 80s. This is from one of my all time favorite shows, and this second set opener is one of the reasons why. Even though Jer screws up the lyrics to Help on the Way, he nails all the guitar parts, and they go straight into Slipknot!. This Slip is very intense, with Jerry, Brent, and Phil leading the show. They go crazy all over this version. The Franklin’s is fast, but the boys still jam well on it, and Jerry makes up for the vocals on Help with the vocals here. Only one or two missed vocals. Nice jam that leads the band into Estimated. Always thought that this should’ve been labeled Help>Slip>Franks>Estimated>Eyes>etc. Great version from a great show