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Cassidy
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

The previous night's version was tasty, but this one is delicious. The nomination for this one is long overdue. The whole show is quintessential '76
2
Bird Song
Dec. 26, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Whoa! This one somehow slipped through the cracks - A hidden gem for sure!
7
Jack Straw
Oct. 31, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Opens the first electric set from the last (and best) show from the 8 night run at NYC's Radio City Music Hall. Its nomination is long overdue!
5
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 17, 1978
Winterland Arena

This should be on the map. Follow it to find the treasure!
3
Me and My Uncle
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Alert! This one not a throw-away. The best one of '74, no foolin'. Played with a perfect balance of gusto, gumption & grit.
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Comments

El Paso
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Jerry's nimble fingers start workin' their magic right outta the gait on this one. This tune has never been a go-to for me, but this one's never seen the skip button.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

I'll have to agree. This show needs much more love. The Eyes from this night has to be in the top three for the year IMHO.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

One of the best shows from a solid year. The Shakedown ranks in the top 5 ever for me.
The Other One
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

Pretty good version with an interesting spacey/bluesy hybrid groove going on towards the end, though not a top ten TOO by ay means IMHO of course. That's David Crosby--not Stephen Stills--on Guitar, BTW.
El Paso
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

Wow! Can't believe this one slipped through the cracks on me. That "Winin' Boy blues" had me winin for more. Thanks for pointing me to this nugget of a find Carrion_Crow!
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