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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!
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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!
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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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Dark Star
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Woefully underrated. This stupendous version covers man roads and side alleys, hitting various peaks and allies. It's a good Dark Star for the impatient because there's never a dull moment and because it's shorter in length than some of the other beasts from '73. This one deserves to be in at least the same conversation of other top-shelf Stars of the year like 2/15, 2/26, 6/10, 8/1, 9/11, 11/11.... yet, seemingly it's not. I feel obliged to say that that needs to be remedied!
Weather Report Suite
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

This WRS is arguably the best of the year, and with possible exception of 9/11, certainly the jazziest (the interplay between Jerry & Bobby is stupendous). There is an AUD patch around the 14:20 mark, lasting approximately a minute, but hardly seems like a blemish thanks to Charlie Miller’s magic touch.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Cracklin' with energy! This version, along with 12/12, are my two favorites of the year for two reasons: First, they're splendid renditions on their own terms. Second, Donna was on leave and she's not there to drown out Jerry's blistering end solo. (Read: I'm not a Donna hater by any means; I think she was an asset much of the time, particularly on the ballads. I just wish her mic was turned off for Playin', Scarlet, and this song!
Mind Left Body Jam
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Couldn't agree more with 'ed_bob'. This subtle version is as exquisite as it is short. This version, the Dark Star and the whole show in general is ranked way lower down the line than it rightly deserves. Clean out and year ears and vote folks!
Brown Eyed Women
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

The last great version from '73.
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