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Deal
March 15, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

It swings to a funky swagger; Jerry is in top form here. I think it's the best Deal from the spring '73 tour!
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Deal
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

It struts & swaggers in that honey, country-tinged '73 way that we've come to relish & rely on. From one of the best shows from one of the best years.
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Easy Wind
May 7, 1970
DuPont Gym - MIT

A version all true heads should love, or at least hear once.
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Monkey and the Engineer
Dec. 31, 1970
Winterland Arena

Jerry's sweet voice is extra sweet & clear during the chorus for this version than the ones from October, 1980.
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Mason's Children
Jan. 24, 1970
Honolulu Civic Auditorium

Monster Mason's. Can't believe this one isn't here yeat. Cleanest, most coherent version. Jerry's guitar tone is pure gold.
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Comments

Casey Jones
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

This is the most tight and rockin' version these ears have heard. Just listen to the crowd! The boys play it with gusto and purpose, before it later became something of a toss-off tune.
Morning Dew
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

1973 is year chock-full of epic dews, and this one is no exception. That said, this one doesn't even make my top three for the year - there's just too much stiff competition during this period. I agree with the above commenter that Phil & Bobby really shine on this one. I highly recommend snatching up the just released boxset of this full show. A great pressing indeed!
He Was A Friend of Mine
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

A warm and emotive reading of this rarely played tune. Jerry's voice sounds sweet and vulnerable, and his solo is sweeping and delicate. If this show were available in a crispy sbd, I suspect it would be more lauded. But the aud recording is stellar, and it channels the vibe of this night perfectly.
Black Peter
Feb. 28, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

As sweet and sorrowful as they come.
Hard to Handle
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Packs a powerful punch.
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