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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
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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 Wheel
Oct. 3, 1976
Cobo Arena

I love spinning this wheel for the jam that follows it. It's a lilting groove that takes on an almost dark & mysterious character in places, driven largely by Jerry's innovative ideas. This one seems to reveal something new with each listen...
Good Lovin'
Oct. 3, 1976
Cobo Arena

I think the Good Lovin' itself is just ok, but the jam that follows is a great example of the explorative, jazz-tinged ensemble playing that typifies that better moments of '76.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

From one of the epic second sets of '76. This Eyes is worthy for the unique coda as others have mentioned. But this whole sequence beginning and ending with Playin' is a mighty, meaty sandwich. Although it's a Dick's pick, I highly recommend the AUD on the archive for this one, as the energy of this show does not translate on the near sterile SBD release.
High Time
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

^Indeed. The vocal harmonies of June & July of '76 were a thing of beauty, and Donna's vocal contributions on the ballads in particular are woefully underrated I feel.
Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

^ Wow, I envy you, Pez! I'm sure it was an extraordinary, face-melting experience. This Dark Star is the best of the lot from the tour - Rotterdam's got nothing on this night imho. I'm very careful about where and when I listen to DS->Sugar Mag->Caution sequence b/c it can be all too much. Heady stuff.
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