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Loser
Oct. 30, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Best Loser you haven’t heard yet! Jerry takes the solo for an extra walk around the block! Required listening folks!
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Candyman
March 7, 1981
Cole Field House

Jerry’s tone is just impeccable here! Moreover, Jerry adds a tad more umph to the soulful vocals. A standout of the era!
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Big River
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Blazing version, but I nominated it primarily for its placement within the context of the tasty Playin'->Half-Step->Big River->Playin' sandwich.
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Deal
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Jerry's pipes never sounded sweeter, and Keith's barrel-house piano chops complements perfectly!
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Deal
July 17, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Deserves mention.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

^Hey Blade, I’ll have to agree with your assessment here. I’ll have to say I think they were more successful with this pairing ten days earlier in Nassau, which witnessed the debut of “Feelin’ Groovy” being slated into the jam that leads into Rider. Check out the China->Rider from 2/15/73 if you haven’t already. It predates the “Feelin’ Groovy” inclusion, and the outro jam just blazes into Rider with inspired gusto. It’s got that great ’73 sound (also my favorite year), but it very much carries the spirit of ’72.
He's Gone
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

There are many great versions from this era (2/28, 3/24, 5/26 come to mind), but this one I return to most often. The groove is full of soul, gospel and a whole lot of spirit. The whole band is locked-in, serenading each other, and serenading you!
Candyman
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Best Candyman of '73 right here. Jerry's solo is striking, haunting and beautiful. Psychedelic-Country at its best.
Brown Eyed Women
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Complete with Jerry's signature '73 twang.
Mind Left Body Jam
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

I've written about this welcoming, yet intimidating piece of music before. There's no such thing as the greatest Grateful Dead jam for all time. But then, on the other hand...
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