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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

Candyman
Dec. 8, 1973
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

This one shines, sparkles, dazzles. Among the very best of the era.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Light, breezy, jazzy. The sound of a sibling to the 11/11 version.
Me and My Uncle
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

An all-time favorite. Indeed, it's all about Keith's barrelhouse chops!
Wharf Rat
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

One of the best of '73 for sure. It's the icing on the cake from an engrossing second set. Tampa got lucky this night and the next night.
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

I can't add to what the above heads have already said. Top-shelf!
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