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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

They Love Each Other
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

The bounciest and best from the March '73 run!
Box of Rain
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

I think 'Box' is one of the very few Dead songs where the studio version surpasses any live version. That said, this version is as good as it ever got live, imho. I love it not despite its imperfections, but because of them. This song live is real and emotive, warts and all.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Energetic Eyes? Yes, it's beyond belief! For years now, I've been scratching my head as to why this version and the one from 10/29 are so low down the list. They're the two best from the year! Please listen and vote, folks!
Dancin' in the Streets
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

This groove moves at a jagged and chunky pace. They would smooth it out as the year wore on (listen to 10/3 and 10/10), but tonight's work-in-progress version still delivers the goods.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Interesting Slipknot! It takes its time, meandering in a spacey, jazzy flavor that contains prominent contributions by Keith.
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