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4
Wharf Rat
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

12 minutes of '77 magic from an under rated show
5
Ship of Fools
July 14, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Sweet Jerry vocals. A delicate ship setting sail into the post 1974 seas. Good harmonies from Bob and Donna. An overlooked show from an overlooked yea
4
Deal
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

One of best of 1974. Tight, Jerry inventive and confident, good soloing. Everything a Deal should be. Give it a listen.
4
Johnny B. Goode
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Nice Keith solo at the end to end a superb show from start to end.
3
Row Jimmy
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Comes out of a MLB jam, a big fat mellow groove sets out what is one of those weeks of really good versions.
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Comments

Deal
March 28, 1981
Grugahalle

I confess that I'm not usually a fan of much from the 80's-even GD.However, DEAL is an exception. Yes I love the 70's versions, but as a reviewer elsewhere says, they are [often] safe and staid. I agree. I get frustrated and think of how Jerry could have ripped it up as he did from the 76 tour->. Barton Hall is good but far from the best. Go to You tube and see this show. Jerry let's rip on this. Yowzer!
High Time
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Really strong vocals from Jerry and a little fancy harmonizing on the side from Donna-lovely guitar work-hmmm,pleasant
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

An absolute top 10 show from start to finish. One of Dick's great picks!
Ship of Fools
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

The next gig at Boston is even better!
Ship of Fools
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Yup,I think that this one takes it too. For me the only really great S.O.F's are from 1974 when Keith gets that old time'y gospel flavour going and Jerry voice is still sweet and he nails the words,and even Bob and Donna's soulful Woah- woah's are just exactly perfect!
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