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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!
2
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.
3
Deal
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Jerry's pipes never sounded sweeter, and Keith's barrel-house piano chops complements perfectly!
6
Deal
July 17, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Deserves mention.
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Comments

Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Oct. 1, 1976
Market Square Arena

^This one has long been a favorite of mine. Thank-you for your contribution, 'bucket'!
Dark Star
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

^It's turkey season!
Dark Star
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

^Great link and website indeed my friend! I've made many comments there over the years. Check out my guest post on the 2/15/73 Madison show if you're interested. The band - particularly Phil & Jerry - liked to revisit thematic riffs and vamps in this era, but sometimes they were only flirtations rather then full on commitments. The famed "philo stomp" was played 4 times in '72: 10/18, 10/24, 10/28 & 11/13. All are splendid versions... only wish it wasn't dropped from rotation so soon!
Dark Star
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Phil’s solo is raw and chunky, and it sounds like he's about to go into a Philo Stomp, but never goes there. Instead, he heads for feedback! Even better, he's not unaccompanied - throughout you can hear Jerry making ghostly noises behind him. Great version.
Truckin'
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

9/3/77 reemerged Truckin' after a two year silence... It's a rocky and wild ride, while (not surprisingly) 11/6/77 gets the lion's share of attention for the year for the blues infused ending jam. But tonight's version is a bit cleaner and more straight forward rock n' roll. This one struts and gallops and is nearly "just exactly perfect". It's a pity this shows official release was truncated as "filler" for vol. 12 of Dave's picks. This show (just like 11/4/77) deserves the full release in all its glory...
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