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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

Looks Like Rain
May 15, 1981
Rutgers Athletic Center

Get the Matrix. Crowd is very involved for those lightning flashes.
Estimated Prophet
May 15, 1981
Rutgers Athletic Center

This meat is sweet and savory.
Eyes Of The World
May 15, 1981
Rutgers Athletic Center

A strong version for ‘81. I think 9/12 (along w/ 3/21 & 11/30) are the best of the year. I really love 1981, but Eyes was played better in other years imho. Still, these versions are highly enjoyable.
Rosemary
Dec. 7, 1968
Bellarmine College

I’ve always had an affinity for this song. Wish they had played it more than once.
The Other One
Nov. 1, 1968
Silver Dollar Fair

Jerry is playing like a maddened demon on this one. Off the chain goodness!
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