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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
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Though the usual Dark Star portions aren’t the best I’ve heard(see 8/27/72, 11/11 & 12/6/73, 10/18/74 etc), and the Wharf Rat, while great, can get rocky, the Beautiful Jam is otherworldly. This ranks up their with my favorite moments from any Dead show ever. Anytime they do spontaneous jams like this, they always seem to turn out just exactly perfect.
Dark Star
Nov. 21, 1973
Denver Coliseum

I can’t decide whether I’d call this a DS jam or a WF jam. Bob is definitely playing WF in the beginning, but Jerry and Bill are very obliviously flirting with DS. The transitions are beautiful, and Jerry’s playing reminds me a lot of 9/21/72’s Dark Star. Great version
Touch of Grey
April 14, 1984
Hampton Coliseum

The opening phrases on this one are really unique and fun. Everyone’s playing great, which makes up for Jerry’s lyric flubs
Bird Song
April 14, 1984
Hampton Coliseum

This show doesn’t have a Bird Song, but the night before does
Feel Like A Stranger
April 14, 1984
Hampton Coliseum

This one is crazy. Been on a Stranger kick for a few days, and this one checks all the boxes. Jerry’s tone is hot, and Bob’s vocals are good too. Brents embellishments throughout are tasty as well. The jam in this one is insane, everyone is firing on all cylinders. Bob’s playing especially is killer. The audience source is great too, very open while still being able to hear everyone. The Miller/Clugston upgrade is the one to go for. This one rivals 4/20/84(DaP 35) for being my favorite. Great version!
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