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Terrapin Station
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

Well played, and cool > in from the preceding "Space."
6
Dancin' in the Streets
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

Fastest version I’ve ever heard. Bobby: “what Motor City?” quip mid-song.
7
Friend of the Devil
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

Odd placement as second song in second set, but benefits from solid Garcia thoughout.
2
Me and My Uncle
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

Great mix of country-rock and disco Dead. Jerry’s accompaniment helps make this one. > into a good “Big River” featuring Keith especially.
4
It Must Have Been The Roses
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

nice shuffle vibe. Beautiful flowing guitar from Garcia.
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Comments

I Need A Miracle
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

I agree– not usually my jam, but I quite liked this version!
Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Which guitar is JG playing? I didn't think Tiger debuted until later this year, so is he playing Wolf?
Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Agree that this song changed by era, so it's hard to pick a definitive one, but also agree (insist!) that this is a must hear. Vocal issues usually turn me off, but Garcia is *ON* all night, and it comes through here in a big way.
New Minglewood Blues
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

This one has the extra verse ("couple shots of whiskey..."), some crowd sing-along that comes through nicely on the AUD, and I’m a complete sucker for Jerry noodling before songs.
Pretty Peggy O
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

For completists, the “M&MU > Big River” that precedes this is decent, but I personally didn't hear anything particularly special. Jerry’s playing in “River” is nice, and you can tell he's having a good night, and Keith doesn't get in the way too much.
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