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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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Comes A Time
July 17, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Truly an inspired piece of music. The last 6 &1/2 minutes are quite unlike any other version played. The boys lock into a sweeping, emotive, exquisite groove that sways and soothes, and can evoke tears of joy and sorrow simultaneously. This one is heady, heavy & tender all at once. One for the ages!
Deal
July 17, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Underrated version from a woefully underrated show (and year). The official release has helped garner more attention, but I think it's still in need of more love.
Big River
June 4, 1976
Paramount Theatre

^I love '76! This version is pretty stellar, indeed. I'd place it in good company w/ 6/14, 7/17 & 9/28 for the year. Thanks for pointing this one out - I had passed it over all these years. No longer.
Cassidy
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

A lush, delicate version. The Cassidy's of this period are shorter than the readings to come over the next couple years, but in this stage it's sweet and beautifully crafted. A fine vintage.
Brokedown Palace
June 25, 1995
RFK Stadium

^ Right on, brother! "Listen to the river sing sweet songs"...
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