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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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Cassidy
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Yes, you're right grendel. And thanks for the heads up! Since they played it that way three times within a three week span would suggest it was more than mere coincidence. All worthy versions, too.
Around and Around
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Never a favorite tune of mine, but this version, and the one from 2/5 are the ones I regularly spin. This song peaked in '78.
Stella Blue
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Jerry's guitar wails and cries on this version. Brings happy-sadness.
Cassidy
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

They forget the vocal refrain on 5/10 as well! Another stellar version and show...
Cassidy
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

A great Cassidy from an ever greater show. Tonight's version is notable for a smooth bridge jam transition back into the vocal refrain "flight of the seabirds". However, just like on 4/24, they forget to sing it! It hardy matters, however, as the band nail it instrumentally.
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