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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.
3
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

Dark Star
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Woefully underrated. This stupendous version covers man roads and side alleys, hitting various peaks and allies. It's a good Dark Star for the impatient because there's never a dull moment and because it's shorter in length than some of the other beasts from '73. This one deserves to be in at least the same conversation of other top-shelf Stars of the year like 2/15, 2/26, 6/10, 8/1, 9/11, 11/11.... yet, seemingly it's not. I feel obliged to say that that needs to be remedied!
Weather Report Suite
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

This WRS is arguably the best of the year, and with possible exception of 9/11, certainly the jazziest (the interplay between Jerry & Bobby is stupendous). There is an AUD patch around the 14:20 mark, lasting approximately a minute, but hardly seems like a blemish thanks to Charlie Miller’s magic touch.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Cracklin' with energy! This version, along with 12/12, are my two favorites of the year for two reasons: First, they're splendid renditions on their own terms. Second, Donna was on leave and she's not there to drown out Jerry's blistering end solo. (Read: I'm not a Donna hater by any means; I think she was an asset much of the time, particularly on the ballads. I just wish her mic was turned off for Playin', Scarlet, and this song!
Mind Left Body Jam
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Couldn't agree more with 'ed_bob'. This subtle version is as exquisite as it is short. This version, the Dark Star and the whole show in general is ranked way lower down the line than it rightly deserves. Clean out and year ears and vote folks!
Brown Eyed Women
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

The last great version from '73.
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