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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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They Love Each Other
Nov. 9, 1973
Winterland Arena

Can't go wrong with this one!
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 9, 1973
Winterland Arena

I can't hardly add anything to this stupendous version from what's already been written above. I do feel this version has been criminally overlooked. This is the famed November month from 1973! This Is Winterland! Some things can be taken for granted. Of course it's good! and you knew that before you even listened to it...
Stella Blue
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

I waffle between this night and 6/30/73 for best Stella of '73. Both are hauntingly beautiful, and both are essential.
Morning Dew
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

Should be in the discussion for top three of the year for sure.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

A personal favorite for a long while. While 1972 boasts several of the greatest versions -arguably the two best versions - I've always been of the opinion that the year 1973 contains more steller Playins' than any other year. Since this vintage holds such a plethora of great versions, the competition is stiff. This one should certainly make the top ten list for the year. Jerry is omnipresent on this version, but all members add their own key flourishes. Together they make for a single organism with a shared vision that packs in so many great ideas in under 19 minutes. A treasure to behold.
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