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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.
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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

They Love Each Other
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

The bounciest and best from the March '73 run!
Box of Rain
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

I think 'Box' is one of the very few Dead songs where the studio version surpasses any live version. That said, this version is as good as it ever got live, imho. I love it not despite its imperfections, but because of them. This song live is real and emotive, warts and all.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Energetic Eyes? Yes, it's beyond belief! For years now, I've been scratching my head as to why this version and the one from 10/29 are so low down the list. They're the two best from the year! Please listen and vote, folks!
Dancin' in the Streets
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

This groove moves at a jagged and chunky pace. They would smooth it out as the year wore on (listen to 10/3 and 10/10), but tonight's work-in-progress version still delivers the goods.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Interesting Slipknot! It takes its time, meandering in a spacey, jazzy flavor that contains prominent contributions by Keith.
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