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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!
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Deal
July 17, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Deserves mention.
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Comments

Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 19, 1976
Capitol Theatre

A worthy version. I still prefer both 6/14 and 6/24 for this combo from this stupendous month, but there's a decent quality film clip on youtube that features this rendition. There's also the Playin' in the Band from this night as well, the highlight from this show.
Promised Land
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

A non throwaway version of an often throwaway song.
Greatest Story Ever Told
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Loves this version. I can't place it above 5/3/72, 8/27/72 and 9/28/72, but it's not far off. Phil lays down the best bass lines I've ever heard him offer on this version, however.
Looks Like Rain
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Phil: "This here's a real pretty song that Bobby wrote."
He's Gone
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

The vocal outro is jovial and jivin' for sure! a toe-tappin' good time.
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