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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

Morning Dew
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

I'll have to agree with the sentiments here regarding this night's version edging out the opening night's version of the 30th. Both are great mind you, but the ending crescendo here is a bit more intense and emotional. This version nips at the heels of the more lauded 10/18/74 reading.
Wharf Rat
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

This is rightfully placed in the top five for all time. It's everything that's been mentioned above and then some.
Feel Like A Stranger
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

This Stranger ushers in the third and final time our favorite band played Cornell! While this show doesn't garner the hero worship of 5/8/77, it does deliver in its own way. This show generally has a paced, mellow and confident vibe to it. There's no sense of urgency here. Rather, the boys take their time in a thoughtful way. Good musicianship and synergy; one can tell the boys were really listening to each other on this night. This is one of the better shows of '81, a year in which there are a lot of good shows to choose from.
Uncle John's Band
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Caps off another splendid show in Ithaca!
Friend of the Devil
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

It was this version that made me a believer of the slow versions. Sweet and haunting... let it pacify your soul.
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