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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

Loser
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

Indeed better than Cornell, but so is 5/19/77 & 9/3/77. Of the three, I'd give the nod to this date by a whisker, but they're all good.
The Wheel
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

Don't speak too soon, for the wheel's still in spin. Spin this Wheel for a '76 nasayer, and you might see the wheels start spinning in their heads. This beauty rolls and flows.
Sugaree
June 4, 1976
Paramount Theatre

I agree as well. Nice to see two fellow '76 junkies. I always thought 6/11 & 7/17 were the crown jewel versions of the year, but they're in good company with this one.
Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Can’t decide the better of Jerry’s axes’, but one thing I know is that this version is a top ten for the year, a year in which there’s a colossal sea of stellar Playin's to wade through. This one delivers time and time again.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 21, 1973
Assembly Hall, University Of Illinois

Dick Latvala went even further and called 1973 “The best year of all-time, as far as uniqueness and jamming and variety are concerned.” I don’t always agree with Dick’s assessments, but I do on this front! I appreciate y’all giving a shout-out to this overlooked date. I love ‘Ernie5’s above description of this one – spot on! Although this version doesn’t sparkle like the stellar 2/15/73, it’s still a unique gem all its own. More Feb ’73 goodness for sure.
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