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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.
39
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.

Comments

Morning Dew
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Inspired.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

One of the better versions of Playin', post-hiatus. This reading explores many avenues of ideas; the segment from about 14:00 -19:00 is especially engaging.
St. Stephen
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

The fall tour of '76 contains some of my favorite music the Dead laid down, but I think this show is weaker compared to beasts that lay ahead: 9/28, 10/1, 10/3, 10/9, 10/10, 12/31. That said, this show has its moments. For me the highlight of tonight's show is the groove Phil thumps down following the drums before leading into St. Stephen. Nothing explosive here, but a fun listen nonetheless.
Bertha
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

My favorite '76 Bertha for sure.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Underrated.