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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

The Music Never Stopped
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

Great One indeed. Love this crisp, clean, smooth version. The end segment is not as expanded upon as it would get in '77-78, but it's the best vocal version. Its got soul I tell ya.
Dark Star
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

This not the greatest Dark Star of them all I'd say, but the best of 1974, when sadly only six were played. 9/10/74 would be the other contender. Worth a listen.
Dark Star
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Indeed. This DS is more about the whole sequence than the actual DS(s) themselves. This show as a whole is bigger than the sum of its parts. Along with 5/2/70 & 2/13-14/70, this has to be the best show of the year. A must have for any heads collection!
Dark Star
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Certainly not the best Dark Star as a whole, but the "beautiful jam" segment is certainly well named. I read somewhere that Phil Lesh, after hearing it for the first time many years later, was brought to tears by it. Gotta respect that.
Dark Star
Sept. 19, 1970
Fillmore East

I'll give the edge to 2/13/70, but this one is a close second to the best DS of 1970!
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