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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

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

What more can be added to all the showering accolades that this version has already received? Just sit (or dance) and marvel. An all-timer for sure!
Dire Wolf
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Vocally speaking, Jerry lends an extra touch of unique phrasing on this one. He really demonstrates the character in this song with feeling.
Estimated Prophet
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

The middle solo makes it for me. The Mutron is Jerry's muse.
New Minglewood Blues
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

A rough, raw & raunchy reading right here. Everyone fully delivers, but Jerry's solos have extra grit to exhume. A definitive version.
Pretty Peggy O
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

I resisted the Pretty Peggy O for a number of years, but was finally seduced by her from this night! Jerry's chops are sweet and his voice even sweeter. Happy to say I got caught in the rapture of love for this one.
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