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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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Cassidy
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Yes, you're right grendel. And thanks for the heads up! Since they played it that way three times within a three week span would suggest it was more than mere coincidence. All worthy versions, too.
Around and Around
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Never a favorite tune of mine, but this version, and the one from 2/5 are the ones I regularly spin. This song peaked in '78.
Stella Blue
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Jerry's guitar wails and cries on this version. Brings happy-sadness.
Cassidy
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

They forget the vocal refrain on 5/10 as well! Another stellar version and show...
Cassidy
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

A great Cassidy from an ever greater show. Tonight's version is notable for a smooth bridge jam transition back into the vocal refrain "flight of the seabirds". However, just like on 4/24, they forget to sing it! It hardy matters, however, as the band nail it instrumentally.
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