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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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Shakedown Street
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Deserves way more love.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

This one really packs a punch!
Estimated Prophet
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Indeed! One of the very best of the era.
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

^Hey 'theguywithpasilver': Glad to hear you share in the love for this one. I'll always hold that '73-'78 is the quintessential era for Eyes, but this night delivers in that 80s kind of way.
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

My go-to Eyes from the 80s. Jerry's licks are fast and furious (it's Eyes of the 80s, after all), but instead of feeling rushed (a detriment for this period imo), it feels thoughtfully placed and paced. This reading rolls with gusto, authority and care. One of the best of the 80s for sure, as is this show. The summer of '82 was a strong tour for the boys.
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