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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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Comments

They Love Each Other
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Great version! Played at a slightly faster clip than all the rest. Keith's fills on this version are particularly good.
Loser
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

This loser is a winner! Top 3 for '73.
Here Comes Sunshine
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

A highlight from one of the three-set colossal 1973 shows. There are better versions, I'll argue: 2/15, 11/17, 11/30, 12/6, 12/19 & 2/24/74. That said, this one is unique and inspired. I love this version, and to my ears has more of dreamy and psychedelic bent than other versions. The tone on Bobby's guitar and the whimsical tinkling of Keith's Rhodes add color to the blissful soundscape. Heady!
Eyes Of The World
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

2/15 and this one were the first two versions I ever heard, and both rank among the better versions. This one sounds tight, charged and inspired. I'm not sure if I'd place it in my top five, but I agree with 'ReasonTatters' in calling this one the best vocal rendition.
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 9, 1973
Winterland Arena

Rightly overshadowed by its big brother from two nights later. Still, this version is heady in its own right, and probably deserves a little more love...
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