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Friend of the Devil
April 10, 1983
West Virginia University Coliseum

A Garcia solo worth savoring. Very special.
7
Let It Grow
May 13, 1983
Greek Theater

Ferocious but not reckless. Tremendous feeling and poise. The show as a whole seems woefully underrated.
5
Bird Song
May 13, 1983
Greek Theater

Jerry soars from the first note while Brent's compI ng subtly shades darker. A mesmerizing gyre. Check out the fine Keshavan/Miller AUD.
7
Estimated Prophet
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

Roller coaster outro rises, drops, and swerves again and again, led by Jerry at lightning speed.
2
Ship of Fools
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

I love the way Brent contributes to this delicate but sprightly Ship. Magical.
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Comments

Terrapin Station
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

This one is firmly in “oh my god” territory. Set aside any preconceived notions about the “sameness” of Terrapin in ’77 and go along for the ride.
Beat it on Down The Line
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Gets the upvote for Keith’s sneaky-pete piano runs alone. Damn, what a show!
Cold Rain and Snow
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Maybe it’s the mix, but I’d say this one is Phil-driven. Everyone else plays it deliberately sparse at times. Cool but authoritative, a little wicked. Very easy to love.
The Music Never Stopped
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

At the very beginning, Jerry almost comes in early with his signature descending line but instead creates a new one-note motif ... which Keith picks up on a few bars later. The rest is brilliant — maybe a little more dangerous and chromatic than some.
Deal
March 19, 1990
Civic Center

Faintly reminiscent of some of those Cryptical Reprise blowouts of old. Wonderfully heady.
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