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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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Space
Oct. 11, 1983
Madison Square Garden

Nic trippy guitar from Bob, flashes of Bird Song from Jerry, bird sounds, 12 minutes of bliss
China Doll
Oct. 11, 1983
Madison Square Garden

This show was always a favorite of mine, so I had to grab the box set. Sound-wise, it’s surprisingly full and well balanced. Performance-wise, it speaks for itself. Some of the most harrowing yet beautiful playing from Jer
Here Comes Sunshine
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Real standout from the new Dave’s Picks. Jerry is shimmering, great Bob and Phil interplay/synchronization in the jam. Last version until the 90s, went out with a bang!
Brokedown Palace
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

Beautiful solo, one of Jerry’s best on this song. Hard to believe this is an almost 3 year bust-out, it’s played to perfection!
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

The new Seamons matrix really brings this version to life. A total group effort, but Jerry & Brent are extra present on this version. Edges out 9/2/83 for me, another top version from this year
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