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Jack Straw
Oct. 31, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Opens the first electric set from the last (and best) show from the 8 night run at NYC's Radio City Music Hall. Its nomination is long overdue!
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Eyes Of The World
Oct. 17, 1978
Winterland Arena

This should be on the map. Follow it to find the treasure!
2
Me and My Uncle
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Alert! This one not a throw-away. The best one of '74, no foolin'. Played with a perfect balance of gusto, gumption & grit.
3
Promised Land
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

A charged version that starts off a triple-thread run for this massive second set.
7
Cassidy
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

This deserves to be on the map!
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Eyes Of The World
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

^Indeed it is! Cheers darkstar67.
Deal
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Did I mention Jerry's voice for this night?
Bird Song
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

This one is defined by understatement; indeed, it's the most mellow version of the period. It doesn't soar like like the more robust ones of the year (2/17, 2/22, 3/16, 6/10, 6/22, 7/27), but it's a delicate and even paced beauty all its own.
Tennessee Jed
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Grit, swagger, country-croon.
Eyes Of The World
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

This version is unique in that the minor key jam -"the coda" - is particularly long and exploratory. While not as tight and intense as others from the year (9/7, 10/29 & 11/11 come to mind), the charm of this one lies in the more mellow, loose and playful character.
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