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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

Terrapin Station
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

Strong finish to a special show in Canada.
Truckin'
April 21, 1978
Rupp Arena

This current ranking is criminally low. 'Mainline' already said what needed to be said. This is the best version from '78 imho.
Candyman
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

^Different strokes I guess. All three are very good versions, so critiquing the guitar solos is very near splitting hairs (but you know, we heads love to do that!). Still, I'll stand by this night over 5/28, which currently has more than double the votes. Does that mean that version is twice as good as this one? I don't think so. I'll root for the underdog here...
Candyman
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

^Agreed. This whole show is golden nugget of '77. Btw, I always judge Candyman by Jerry's solo, and it's better, I dare say, than the more lauded version from 5/28.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

Definitive.
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