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11
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

Loser
Oct. 30, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Really can’t believe this one slipped through the cracks somehow, as I write this in November of 2025. Best sleeper loser of the century!
The Music Never Stopped
May 13, 1978
The Spectrum

I hadn’t heard this version until I finally received the 6 lp box version of ‘The Music Never Stopped’. After repeated listens, I have to say it belongs in the conversation with the most lauded versions from ‘78 (and ‘77). I’ll have to tip my hat to Dave for this one, and I can only image this one climbing higher in the rankings once more people hear it.
Franklin's Tower
Sept. 1, 1979
Holleder Memorial Stadium

I love this tune, but sometimes it can wear out it's welcome. Length of tune does not always equate to "better version". This here reading is nice; it's compact & economical, achieves the jams it needs, and gets out! Easy upvote from me. I think it's better, overall, than its more famous Cape Cod cousins.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 1, 1979
Holleder Memorial Stadium

The back half really takes off!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 1, 1979
Holleder Memorial Stadium

I'd rate this Scarlet as just OK; it's a bit unfocused and sluggish to my ears, but the Fire is really emotive and charged. The AUD source(s) really captures the synergy between the boys & the crowd.
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