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Deal
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

'74 was a great year for the short barroom-type numbers.
7
Mexicali Blues
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

One of many high-high-energy versions from '74.
4
Tennessee Jed
Dec. 30, 1978
Pauley Pavilion

From a very hot 1st set. The whole band shines.
5
Loser
Dec. 30, 1978
Pauley Pavilion

Masterful, powerful version. They nail it.
7
Wharf Rat
July 6, 1990
Cardinal Stadium

Very strong '90s version with fluid, effusive Jerry runs.
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Comments

Row Jimmy
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

If you know the ’76 sound, you know how exquisitely rendered songs like Row Jimmy can be. Alternately delicate and emphatic, the dynamics are on full display here. One of the all-around best Jimmies I’ve heard in a while.
Space
June 27, 1983
Poplar Creek Music Theater

Also a neat little tug-of-war between -> Lost Sailor and -> Other One at the end. Other One wins out.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
May 15, 1983
Greek Theatre - University of California

This is pretty great. Exuberant, determined, and focused all the way through. I'd say the Slipknot! benefits the most from the particular energy this night, but there are certainly beautiful passages in Franklin's as well. Easy upvote!
Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 24, 1980
Grand Center

Good god!!! One of the best played and sung, ever, as others have said. Do not miss this. Also, check out the similarly strong Peggy-O from this show.
Truckin'
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

Lots of Keith on organ during the verses, which creates some novel textures.
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