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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

Eyes Of The World
Oct. 17, 1978
Winterland Arena

Goes the distance. Allow me to recommend the Dave Usborne Matrix.
Eyes Of The World
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

Another great version, criminally overlooked. I enjoy the footage snips of this show, particularly the U.S. Blues for the Jerry "Pete Townshend" windmills. But this Eyes should be higher on the list for sure. So should the version from 10/17/78, but it's not even nominated yet! Guess I'll have to remedy that...
Estimated Prophet
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

Indeed, 'grendel'. Glad to see another head acknowledge the May '77 = April '78 comparison. Those two months alone offer up a whole plethora of splendid music, no doubt!
Greatest Story Ever Told
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Oh yeah, the best one from '74, and the last great one before the hiatus. There were some great ones in later years, but I think the one this night was the swan song.
Me and My Uncle
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Love how Bobby delivers this one with a sense of urgency.
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