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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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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 1, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

The Wolf made his first attack at the Nassau show on 9/7/73. Another great '73 jewel to behold!
Bird Song
Dec. 26, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

1981? Bird Song? Yes please...
Bird Song
May 4, 1981
The Spectrum

They didn't play bird Song this night. But they they did at the Spectrum two nights earlier! Indeed, that version got out there a bit. Not among the very best of the year imho (2/26, 3/7, 3/9, 12/5), but very good nonetheless. I've always found '81 to be the best year for Bird Songs, besides the beasts of '72-'73.
Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 31, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Like most heads, I prefer my Fire paired with Scarlet (the '77-'78 period is hard to beat), but there's something to be said about this particular stand alone version. Jerry's vocals sound particularly pleasing for the period, and just listen to his chops around the 6:15-6:45 mark!
Jack Straw
Oct. 31, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Great Phil bombs to boot! Get the Jim Wise/Charlie Miller AUD - You'll feel the warmth.
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