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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.

Comments

Morning Dew
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

I'll have to agree with the sentiments here regarding this night's version edging out the opening night's version of the 30th. Both are great mind you, but the ending crescendo here is a bit more intense and emotional. This version nips at the heels of the more lauded 10/18/74 reading.
Wharf Rat
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

This is rightfully placed in the top five for all time. It's everything that's been mentioned above and then some.
Feel Like A Stranger
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

This Stranger ushers in the third and final time our favorite band played Cornell! While this show doesn't garner the hero worship of 5/8/77, it does deliver in its own way. This show generally has a paced, mellow and confident vibe to it. There's no sense of urgency here. Rather, the boys take their time in a thoughtful way. Good musicianship and synergy; one can tell the boys were really listening to each other on this night. This is one of the better shows of '81, a year in which there are a lot of good shows to choose from.
Uncle John's Band
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Caps off another splendid show in Ithaca!
Friend of the Devil
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

It was this version that made me a believer of the slow versions. Sweet and haunting... let it pacify your soul.