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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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Shakedown Street
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Deserves way more love.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

This one really packs a punch!
Estimated Prophet
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Indeed! One of the very best of the era.
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

^Hey 'theguywithpasilver': Glad to hear you share in the love for this one. I'll always hold that '73-'78 is the quintessential era for Eyes, but this night delivers in that 80s kind of way.
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

My go-to Eyes from the 80s. Jerry's licks are fast and furious (it's Eyes of the 80s, after all), but instead of feeling rushed (a detriment for this period imo), it feels thoughtfully placed and paced. This reading rolls with gusto, authority and care. One of the best of the 80s for sure, as is this show. The summer of '82 was a strong tour for the boys.
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