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Dark Star
April 17, 1969
Washington U.

Worthy, discursive version from an amazing month.
18
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 12, 1989
RFK Stadium

Jerry just attacks this one (vocally too) right from the outset. I love summer '89.
5
Pretty Peggy O
Dec. 30, 1977
Winterland Arena

Lively version, practically rollicking!
5
Row Jimmy
Dec. 30, 1977
Winterland Arena

As focused and energetic as the rest of the show, Jerry plays with the phrasing of his solos without missing a beat.
1
Looks Like Rain
Dec. 30, 1977
Winterland Arena

Another noteworthy '77 version. Listen for Jerry's melodic lines over Bob and Donna's vocal coda.
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Comments

Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

The Supplication is pure dreaminess and dripping honey. This is the first time the song has reminded me of Miles Davis’ Shhh/Peaceful.
Looks Like Rain
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

Yet another amazing LLR from the Boston Music Hall run (it was played all four nights). The midsong interlude here may be one of the best ever.
Looks Like Rain
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

I’m always amazed by what a versatile song LLR was in ’76-’77. Like, say, Sugaree, there are an extraordinary number of great versions in those years, and they all capture different moods, offer different perspectives — all of that despite the structure being pretty close ended. Anyway, this one’s amazing too.
Friend of the Devil
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Shimmering, smooth, intricate, meditative, confident ... there’s a lot to love about this one.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Really all three parts of the triptych are exceptional. Jerry knows they’ve nailed it; he gives a “Yeah!” of approval right before the last chorus of Franklin’s.
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