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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

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

What more can be added to all the showering accolades that this version has already received? Just sit (or dance) and marvel. An all-timer for sure!
Dire Wolf
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Vocally speaking, Jerry lends an extra touch of unique phrasing on this one. He really demonstrates the character in this song with feeling.
Estimated Prophet
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

The middle solo makes it for me. The Mutron is Jerry's muse.
New Minglewood Blues
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

A rough, raw & raunchy reading right here. Everyone fully delivers, but Jerry's solos have extra grit to exhume. A definitive version.
Pretty Peggy O
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

I resisted the Pretty Peggy O for a number of years, but was finally seduced by her from this night! Jerry's chops are sweet and his voice even sweeter. Happy to say I got caught in the rapture of love for this one.
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